Other People's Houses: A Refugee In England 1938-48
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Other People's Houses chronicles a young woman's experiences navigating various households during wartime, offering a poignant and often humorous look at displacement and belonging. This literary novel presents a series of vivid vignettes, illustrating the complexities of human connection and the search for identity amidst upheaval. Segal's sharp prose and keen observations create a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The story details the protagonist's journey through different homes, each shaping her understanding of family and self. It argues for the enduring power of resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity.
Author: Lore Segal
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, The Bodley Head.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Other People's Houses chronicles a young woman's experiences navigating various households during wartime, offering a poignant and often humorous look at displacement and belonging. This literary novel presents a series of vivid vignettes, illustrating the complexities of human connection and the search for identity amidst upheaval. Segal's sharp prose and keen observations create a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The story details the protagonist's journey through different homes, each shaping her understanding of family and self. It argues for the enduring power of resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity.