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My Battle of Hastings

by Xiaolu Guo
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My Battle of Hastings
My Battle of Hastings

Introspective journey through history and self-discovery.

If you're looking for a read that's as reflective as it is enlightening, "My Battle of Hastings" might be just what you need. It's not just about the historical event; it's an exploration of personal growth amidst the backdrop of the iconic English coastline. Think of it as a walk through time, where the waves of the sea mirror the waves of thought and introspection within the pages.

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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My Battle of Hastings

by Xiaolu Guo
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ISBN: 9781784745370
Authors: Xiaolu Guo
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Date of Publication: 2024-08-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Memoir, Travelogue, Biography Memoir, European History
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 47 readers)

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One of the most valuable writers in the world, Deborah Levy, describes this work as an embodiment of profound reflections on war, history, migration, and belonging. In winter 2021, Xiaolu Guo moved into a tiny dilapidated flat on the Hastings seafront, where she could spend time writing away from her domestic duties as a mother and wife in London. As Russia invaded Ukraine, she immersed herself in the English landscape and its past, especially the violence between Normans and Saxons. This book chronicles Xiaolu’s life in Hastings and portrays a dislocated artist seeking to connect with her local environment in the hope of finding a deeper connection to her adoptive nation. It completes the triptych of memoirs that began with "Once Upon a Time in the East," charting her childhood in China, and continued with "A Life of My Own," in search of a freedom beyond her home. Above all, it is an exploration of how an immigrant, an outsider, and a woman can embrace local and national history.
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Introspective journey through history and self-discovery.

If you're looking for a read that's as reflective as it is enlightening, "My Battle of Hastings" might be just what you need. It's not just about the historical event; it's an exploration of personal growth amidst the backdrop of the iconic English coastline. Think of it as a walk through time, where the waves of the sea mirror the waves of thought and introspection within the pages.

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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