Author: KENNAWAY, GUY & HUSSEIN SHARIF
Title: Foot Notes. Black and White Thinking.
Description: London: Mensch, 2021. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated boards. Light browning to text block edges. ; 22.3 x 14 x 2.4 cms; 222 pages; Foot Notes: Black and White Thinking by Guy Kennaway and Hussein Sharif is a collaborative memoir that delves into issues of race, identity, and cultural understanding in contemporary Britain. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a 40-mile walk across the UK, undertaken by Kennaway, a 63-year-old white, middle-class English writer, and Sharif, a 22-year-old Black Muslim from inner-city London. Their journey, prompted by their connection through family, serves as a backdrop for candid conversations about their contrasting experiences and perspectives. ? As they traverse the British landscape, the duo shares personal anecdotes, confronts societal prejudices, and reflects on the complexities of British multiculturalism. The book captures moments of tension, humor, and mutual learning, illustrating the challenges and potential for dialogue between individuals from different backgrounds. Their walk becomes a metaphor for the broader journey toward understanding and reconciliation in a divided society. Foot Notes is both a personal account and a social commentary, offering readers an intimate look at the realities of race and identity in modern Britain. Through their shared experiences, Kennaway and Sharif highlight the importance of empathy, open dialogue, and the willingness to confront uncomfortable truths in the pursuit of a more inclusive society.. Near Fine with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Outdoor Activities Nature Politics Walking Equality
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Title: Foot Notes. Black and White Thinking.
Description: London: Mensch, 2021. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated boards. Light browning to text block edges. ; 22.3 x 14 x 2.4 cms; 222 pages; Foot Notes: Black and White Thinking by Guy Kennaway and Hussein Sharif is a collaborative memoir that delves into issues of race, identity, and cultural understanding in contemporary Britain. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a 40-mile walk across the UK, undertaken by Kennaway, a 63-year-old white, middle-class English writer, and Sharif, a 22-year-old Black Muslim from inner-city London. Their journey, prompted by their connection through family, serves as a backdrop for candid conversations about their contrasting experiences and perspectives. ? As they traverse the British landscape, the duo shares personal anecdotes, confronts societal prejudices, and reflects on the complexities of British multiculturalism. The book captures moments of tension, humor, and mutual learning, illustrating the challenges and potential for dialogue between individuals from different backgrounds. Their walk becomes a metaphor for the broader journey toward understanding and reconciliation in a divided society. Foot Notes is both a personal account and a social commentary, offering readers an intimate look at the realities of race and identity in modern Britain. Through their shared experiences, Kennaway and Sharif highlight the importance of empathy, open dialogue, and the willingness to confront uncomfortable truths in the pursuit of a more inclusive society.. Near Fine with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Outdoor Activities Nature Politics Walking Equality
Price: GBP 12.00 = appr. US$ 17.14 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63271
- Book number: 63271
See more books from our catalog: Memoir