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At the beginning of the 1980s Neil Ansell lived in a series of squats and derelict buildings across London. Becoming part of a floating community of rough sleepers and volunteers, who found purpose in providing companionship and support for one another. But Britain was changing - this was the decade of the individual and soon we would be told that 'there was no such thing as society.' Out of his experiences Ansell has woven a beautifully told tale, interleaving the streets of the capital with journeys through the wilds of Jura (a Norse word for deer island), building a powerful and moving meditation on belonging. This is the first paperback edition of the highly praised memoir.
Book ISBN: | 9781915068330 |
Book Author: | Neil Ansell |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Little Toller Books |
Book Publisher: | Little Toller Books |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 196 x 11 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-02-27 |
Book Pagination: | 144 pages |
Book Weight: | 134g |
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