The Street Sweeper

Discover the profound narrative of 'The Street Sweeper', a compelling literary masterpiece that weaves together the threads of history and personal struggle. This remarkable novel captures the powerful intersection of lives across different cultures and times. Follow the journey of Lamont Williams, an African American janitor who, after being released from prison, forges an unexpected friendship with a Holocaust survivor. This poignant tale explores themes of survival, resilience, and the lasting impact of history on present lives. As Lamont navigates the complexities of fatherhood and friendship in Manhattan, Australian historian Adam Zignelik grapples with the disintegration of his career and personal life. Filled with rich character development and historical context, 'The Street Sweeper' invites readers to reflect on memory, love, guilt, and the extremes of racism. It’s a spellbinding story that connects readers with the past, spanning the globe from Auschwitz to New York and across the twentieth century. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and those interested in the intertwining of personal and global narratives, this book offers an immersive reading experience. With its gripping plot and emotionally charged storytelling, this novel is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of humanity's complexities. Get your copy today with FREE shipping for a captivating journey through time and emotion.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790938
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 576


Description:
'Excellent... Harrowing, humane and brilliant.' - The Times (UK)

How breathtakingly close we are to lives that at first seem so far away.

From the civil rights struggle in the United States to the Nazi crimes against humanity in Europe, there are more stories than people passing each other every day on the bustling streets of every crowded city. Only some survive to become history. Recently released from prison, Lamont Williams, an African American probationary janitor in a Manhattan hospital and father of a little girl he can't locate, strikes up an unlikely friendship with an elderly patient, a Holocaust survivor who had been a prisoner in Auschwitz-Birkenau. A few kilometres uptown, Australian historian Adam Zignelik, an untenured Columbia professor, finds both his career and his long-term romantic relationship falling apart. Emerging out of the depths of his own personal history, Adam sees, in a promising research topic suggested by an American World War II veteran, the beginnings of something that might just save him professionally and perhaps even personally. As these two men try to survive in early twenty-first-century New York, history comes to life in ways neither of them could have foreseen. Two very different paths - Lamont's and Adam's - lead to one greater story as The Street Sweeper, in dealing with memory, love, guilt, heroism, the extremes of racism and unexpected kindness, spans the twentieth century to the present, and spans the globe from New York to Melbourne, Chicago to Auschwitz. Epic in scope, this is a remarkable feat of storytelling.

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