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Eating Fire and Drinking Water

by Arlene J. Chai
$8.90
Eating Fire and Drinking Water
Eating Fire and Drinking Water

Journalistic quest uncovers truths, ignites passions.

Arlene J. Chai's 'Eating Fire and Drinking Water' is not only a compelling narrative set amidst political turmoil, but it's a testament to the power of investigative journalism and the human spirit. The rich, evocative setting is brought to life through vivid storytelling. This book could be a good read if you're passionate about history, enjoy complex characters, and appreciate a story that captures the essence of human resilience.

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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Eating Fire and Drinking Water

by Arlene J. Chai
$8.90
ISBN: 9780345514776
Authors: Arlene J. Chai
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 2008-12-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 751 readers)

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Description

Clara Perez is a reporter on a small South Seas island. An orphan raised by nuns, she is a young woman with origins shrouded in mystery. Full of idealistic ambition, Clara grows tired of the trivial assignments she's given at the daily paper, yearning to write articles of substance. So when the tiny street of Calle de Leon bursts into flames after a student demonstration—and a soldier kills an unarmed man—Clara seizes the chance to cover the explosive story. Yet after Clara rushes to the burning street to investigate the tragedy, she discovers another, more personal story involving some remarkable truths about her unknown past—ghosts, she realizes, which have been silently pursuing her all her life. And as family secrets begin to unfold, Clara's missing history slowly spreads itself out against the tumultuous backdrop of a country wracked by revolution.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Journalistic quest uncovers truths, ignites passions.

Arlene J. Chai's 'Eating Fire and Drinking Water' is not only a compelling narrative set amidst political turmoil, but it's a testament to the power of investigative journalism and the human spirit. The rich, evocative setting is brought to life through vivid storytelling. This book could be a good read if you're passionate about history, enjoy complex characters, and appreciate a story that captures the essence of human resilience.

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.