In these poems and short prose pieces Chath pierSath describes in vivid detail his refugee journey, resettlement in the United States, return to Cambodia, and continuing effort to find meaning and fulfillment in his adopted country. His bold compositions document the damage done to the Cambodian people by political fanatics and the after-effects in a nation still struggling to regain its balance. Through the author's eyes, soul, and mind, we experience his challenges and often joy as he embraces...
“A delicious and mouthwatering book about food and family, the complicated love for both, and how that shapes us into who we are . . . I absolutely loved it!” —Valerie BertinelliRabia Chaudry—known from the podcast Serial and her bestselling book, Adnan’s Story, as well as her own wildly popular podcast, Undisclosed—serves up a candid and intimate memoir about food, body image, and growing up in a tight knit but sometimes overly concerned Pakistani immigrant family. “My entire life I have been...
Why Didn't You Tell Me? \ ¿Por Qué No Me Lo Dijiste? (Spanish Edition)
by Carmen Rita
The memoir of an African-Asian woman adopted into a Punjabi, Sikh family, and her story of overcoming racism, sexism, health problems and escaping Uganda after the expelling of Asians from the country in 1972. A powerful memoir of overcoming adversity that will inspire you to find strength from within and shape your own destiny. Bharti Dhir faced many challenges in her childhood that could have broken her. As a baby, she was abandoned at a roadside in the Ugandan heat, and miraculously found b...
Raised by two loving parents in New Delhi, India, Kanchan Bhaskar has always been taught that marriage means companionship, tenderness, and mutual respect - so when she enters into an arranged marriage, this is the kind of partnership she anticipates with her new, seemingly wonderful, husband. But after they marry, she quickly discovers that his warmth is deceptive - that the man beneath the bright, charming facade is actually a narcissistic, alcoholic, and violent man. Trapped in a nightmare, K...
Gold Medal in Women's Literature, Next Generation Indie Book Award 'Beautiful Story of endurance and hope, reminding women to seek the same. Wonderful cover design and layout. The author's ability to inspire readers is exceptional.' - Tisha Martin, Next Generation Indie Book Award Judge From an early age, Kyomi's life was filled with emotional difficulties - an adulterous father, an overreliant mother, and a dismissive extended family. In an effort to escape the darkness of her existence in Japa...
THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN IS A LOVE STORY, A LOVE STORY ABOUT BOOKS... 'An irresistible treat for all bibliophiles' WATERSTONESNanako Hanada's life has hit rock bottom. Separated from her husband, she's living between 4-hour capsule hostels and pokey internet cafes in Tokyo. Work is going no better as sales at her eccentric bookstore dwindle. Reading is the only thing keeping her alive.That's until Nanako downloads an app called Perfect Strangers which offers 30 minutes with someone you'll never see ag...
After 30 years of service, Neil Basu retired from the Metropolitan Police as the most senior officer of colour in the UK and only the fourth in its history to reach such a rank. Turmoil chronicles his rise to the top, the deep-seated discrimination he encountered at every level, and the ever-present shadow of racism that ran throughout his career. Opening on some of London's most deprived, violent streets, Turmoil details high-profile cases, public inquiries, and the explosive inquests into the...
The riveting true story behind an unsanctioned rescue mission in the jungles of the Philippines, engineered by former Green Beret and unlikely American hero Gene Yu. Evelyn Chang and her husband were vacationing in the Philippines when they were ambushed by terrorists. Evelyn’s husband was killed. She was kidnapped and disappeared into the lawless netherworld of the Sulu Archipelago. There was no hope of a rescue. Former Green Beret Gene Yu was five years out of the military, unemployed, and s...
The Life and Times of George Tsarong of Tibet, 1920-1970 (Studies in Modern Tibetan Culture)
by Paljor Tsarong
Centuries have passed since the demise of many precapitalist agricultural states. Despite the British invasion of 1903 and the Chinese invasion in 1950, the Tibetan state continued to fully function until 1959. For this reason, this biography of George Tsarong not only provides new and in-depth perspectives on the life of an official of the Tibetan state, but it will also contribute to the comparative study of precapitalist states. The book weaves together history and biography to narrate the li...
In this heartfelt memoir, Yan Lianke brings the reader into his boyhood home in Song County, Henan Province, painting a richly detailed portrait of rural China during the Cultural RevolutionIt is a hard but loving childhood. Yan's family carve out a modest existence, though food is often so scarce they have to find edible bark and clay for sustenance. Working sixteen-hour shifts in a quarry, Yan's hands become as crooked as twigs, but the satisfaction of hard physical labour and earning money to...