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The World Is Moving Around Me: A Memoir Of The Haiti Earthquake
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On January 12, 2010, Novelist Dany Laferrire Had Just Ordered Dinner At A Portauprince Restaurant With A Friend When The Earthquake Struck. He Survived; Some Three Hundred Thousand Others Did Not. The Quake Caused Widespread Destruction And Left Over One Million Homeless.This Moving And Revelatory Book Is An Eyewitness Account Of The Quake And Its Aftermath. In A Series Of Vignettes, Laferrire Reveals The Shock, Rage, And Grief Experienced By Those Around Him, The Acts Of Heroism He Witnessed, And His Own Sense Of Survivor Guilt. At One Point, His Nephew, Astonished At Still Being Alive, Asks His Uncle Not To Write About This, This Being Too Horrible To Give Up So Easily To Those Who Were Not There. But As A Writer, Laferrire Can'T Make Such A Promise. Still, The Question Is Raised: To Whom Does This Disaster Belong? Who Gets To Talk And Write About It? In This Way, This Book Is Not Only The Chronicle Of A Natural Disaster; It Is Also A Personal Meditation About The Responsibility And Power Of The Written Word In A Manner That Echoes Certain Postholocaust Books.Includes A Foreword By Michalle Jean, Un Special Envoy To Haiti And The Former Governor General Of Canada.Dany Laferrire Was Born In Portauprince, Haiti, In 1953. He Is The Author Of Fourteen Novels, Including Heading South And How To Make Love To A Negro Without Getting Tired. His Awards Include The Prix Mdicis And The Governor General'S Literary Award. He Lives In Montreal, Quebec.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The World is Moving Around Me'? A: The book primarily addresses the impact of the Haiti earthquake of 2010, exploring themes of survival, grief, and the responsibility of documenting such a significant tragedy.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The memoir is written by Dany Laferrière, a Haitian-Canadian novelist renowned for his literary contributions.
- Q: When was 'The World is Moving Around Me' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the memoir contain? A: The memoir contains 192 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The World is Moving Around Me'.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book offer about the earthquake? A: The book provides firsthand accounts of the earthquake's effects, including the emotional turmoil, acts of heroism, and the author's personal reflections on survival guilt.
- Q: Does the book include any contributions from other authors? A: Yes, it includes a foreword by Michaëlle Jean, who is a UN special envoy to Haiti and the former Governor General of Canada.
- Q: Can this book be suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the memoir can serve as a valuable resource for understanding natural disasters, their aftermath, and the role of personal narratives in historical documentation.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book appeals to readers interested in personal stories of resilience, historical accounts of disasters, and those looking to understand the Haitian experience.