An Expensive Education

Discover the gripping narrative of *An Expensive Education*, a must-read novel by Nick McDonell that delves into the complex worlds of academia and geopolitics. This compelling tale intricately weaves the lives of its characters—Professor Susan Lowell, her aspiring student David Ayan, and Michael Teak, a Harvard graduate turned operative—against the backdrop of Harvard University's elite environment. Experience a vibrant portrayal of Harvard's campus culture, from its prestigious dormitories and dining halls to its exclusive finals clubs, all while navigating through pressing global issues. With poignant themes of ambition, identity, and the harsh realities of both academia and international conflict, this book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of education and real-world challenges. *An Expensive Education* offers readers a unique perspective on what it means to succeed in a world rife with privilege and struggle. Dive into this thought-provoking narrative and uncover the layers of power, relationships, and survival as these characters confront their truths. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and social commentary, this trade paperback edition ensures a tangible connection to the story while enhancing your reading collection. Don’t miss your chance to explore this powerful work that navigates the complexities of modern education and conflict, all while earning its place in your bookshelf. Enjoy fast FREE shipping when you order today, and immerse yourself in this compelling exploration of ambition and personal journey.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921520969
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 296


Description:
Professor Susan Lowell has it made. A happily married mother of two in a tenure-track job at Harvard, she has just won a Pulitzer Prize for her book lionizing Hatashil, an East African freedom fighter. David Ayan is her singular Somali-born student. He is trying to become a member of one of Harvard's elite finals clubs. He is trying to understand Jane, his girlfriend from a privileged background. He is trying, sometimes, just to get by in a foreign place. Michael Teak is a twenty-five-year-old recent Harvard grad working as an American intelligence operative who meets Hatashil in David's village minutes before the massacre that will upend all their lives. Nick McDonell's third novel grants readers entry to the world of Harvard - through its dormitories and dining halls, its elite finals clubs and lecture halls, and into the chambers of its ambitious professors - giving an incredibly authentic insider's view of this mythologised institution. A powerful portrait of personalities all ensnared in the African conflict and of the Harvard campus on which the debate takes place, An Expensive Education is a smart, relentless novel set at the troubled intersection of ivory academia and realpolitik.

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