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Veteran's quest for identity post-war and racism.
"Home" might resonate with you if you're drawn to deeply human stories woven with lyrical beauty. Toni Morrison doesn't just tell a story; she crafts an experience that delves into the complexities of identity, the anguish of racism, and the possibility of redemption. Her unparalleled command of language invites introspection and empathy, particularly from those interested in the intersection of personal and historical trauma.
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2013)
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ISBN: 9780099555940
Authors:
Toni Morrison
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2013-06-20
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.83
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A stirring exploration of war, race and belonging from the Nobel-prize winning author of Beloved. An angry and self-loathing veteran of the Korean War, Frank Money finds himself back in racist America after enduring trauma on the front lines that left him with more than just physical scars. As Frank revisits the memories from childhood and the war that leave him questioning his shattered sense of self, he unearths the courage he thought he’d lost forever. It is with incantatory power that Morrison’s language reveals an apparently defeated man finding his manhood – and, finally, his home.
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Veteran's quest for identity post-war and racism.
"Home" might resonate with you if you're drawn to deeply human stories woven with lyrical beauty. Toni Morrison doesn't just tell a story; she crafts an experience that delves into the complexities of identity, the anguish of racism, and the possibility of redemption. Her unparalleled command of language invites introspection and empathy, particularly from those interested in the intersection of personal and historical trauma.
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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