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A Coastline Is An Immeasurable Thing: A Memoir Across Three Continents
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*People Book Of The Week *Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Books Of The Year *Good Morning America Holiday Gift Pick *Poets & Writers New And Noteworthy Books *Book Riot 15 Of The Best Nigerian Booksa Poetic Comingofage Memoir That Probes The Legacies And Myths Of Family, Race, And Religionfrom Nigeria To England To Americamaryalice Daniel'S Family Moved From West Africa To England When She Was A Very Young Girl, Leaving Behind The Vivid Culture Of Her Native Land In The Nigerian Savanna. They Arrived To A Blanched, Cold World Of Prim Suburbs And Unfamiliar Customs. So Began Her Family'S Series Of Travels Across Three Continents In Search Of Places Of Belonging.A Coastline Is An Immeasurable Thing Ventures Through The Physical And Mythical Landscapes Of Daniel'S Upbringing. Against The Backdrop Of A Migratory Adolescence, She Reckons With Race, Religious Conflict, Culture Clash, And A Multiplicity Of Possible Identities. Daniel Lays Bare The Lives And Legends Of Her Parents And Past Generations, Unearthing The Tribal Mythologies That Shaped Her Kin And Her Own Way Of Being In The World. The Impossible Question Of Which Tribe To Claim As Her Own Is One She Has Long Struggled With: The Nigerian Government Recognizes Her As Longuda, Her Father'S Tribe; According To Matrilineal Tradition, Daniel Belongs To Her Mother'S Tribe, The Nomadic Fulani; And The Language She Grew Up Speaking Is That Of The Hausa Tribe. But Her Strongest Emotional Connection Is To Her Adopted Home: California, The Final Place She Reveals To Readers Through Its Spellbinding History.Daniel'S Approach Is Deeply Personal: In Order To Reclaim Her Legacies, She Revisits Her Unsettled Childhood And Navigates The Traditions Of Her Ancestors. Her Layered Narratives Invoke The Contrasting Spiritualities Of Her Tribes: Islam, Christianity, And Magic. A Coastline Is An Immeasurable Thing Is A Powerful Cultural Distillation Of Mythos And Ethos, Mapping The Farflung Corners Of The Black Diaspora That Daniel Inherits And Inhabits. Through Lyrical Observation And Deep Introspection, She Probes The Bonds And Boundaries Of Blackness, From Bygone Colonial Empires To Her Present Home In America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Coastline Is an Immeasurable Thing' about? A: This memoir by Mary-Alice Daniel explores her experiences growing up across three continents, focusing on themes of family, race, and cultural identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'A Coastline Is an Immeasurable Thing' is Mary-Alice Daniel.
- Q: What are the main themes of the book? A: The main themes include migration, identity, cultural heritage, and the complexities of belonging.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has 272 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'A Coastline Is an Immeasurable Thing'? A: The book was published on November 29, 2022.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This memoir is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Black and African American literature? A: Yes, the book falls under the category of Black & African American literature and addresses relevant cultural themes.
- Q: What style of writing can readers expect from Mary-Alice Daniel? A: Readers can expect a poetic and introspective writing style that weaves personal narrative with cultural commentary.
- Q: What recognition has the book received? A: The book has been recognized as a 'People Book of the Week' and a 'Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year'.
- Q: Is this book recommended for gift-giving? A: Yes, it was featured as a 'Good Morning America Holiday Gift Pick', making it a thoughtful gift choice.