Close to Home: Selected Writings

Discover the profound reflections in 'Close to Home: Selected Writings' by acclaimed author Alice Pung. This brand-new trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2018, offers an exquisite compilation of Alice's most cherished essays that delve into themes of migration, identity, family, art, and belonging. With 288 pages of heartfelt narratives, Pung captivates her readers with her warm and honest writing style, making it a perfect addition to any book collection.

This insightful collection showcases the author’s remarkable journey as a Chinese-Australian, entwined with her experiences growing up in Melbourne's vibrant yet challenging suburbs. Alice Pung’s writing articulates the nuanced understanding of home—not merely a physical space, but a tapestry of memories, suffering, and connections that shape our lives.

Whether you're a long-time admirer or discovering her work for the first time, 'Close to Home' presents an irresistible treat that will resonate with anyone who has grappled with the concept of belonging in a multicultural landscape. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase, but please note that combined shipping is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for your order to arrive. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and cultural richness with this exceptional collection from one of Australia’s leading writers today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760640910
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 288


Description:
A BRILLIANT COLLECTION FROM ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S LEADING WRITERS

Close to Home brings together Alice Pung's most loved writing, on topics such as migration, family, art, belonging and identity. Warm, funny, moving and unfailingly honest, this is Alice at her best - an irresistible pleasure for fans and new readers alike.

In 2006, Alice Pung published Unpolished Gem, her award-winning memoir of growing up Chinese-Australian in Melbourne's western suburbs. Since then, she has written on everything from the role of grandparents?to the corrosive effects of racism; from the importance of literature to the legacy of her parents' migration from Cambodia as asylum seekers. In all?of this, a central idea is home- how the places we live and the connections we form shape who we become, and what homecoming can mean to those who build their lives in Australia.

'Most people have an idea of home as a place of comfort and safety. But it is more than that. Your home is a place where your suffering can take shelter.' -ALICE PUNG

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.