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Free: Coming of Age at the End of History by Lea Ypi is a Sunday Times bestseller and the esteemed recipient of the Ondaatje Prize, capturing the hearts and minds of readers with its vibrant storytelling and sharp wit.
This compelling memoir invites you to explore Albania—a nation that stands as Europe's last bastion of Stalinism. Ypi’s childhood unfolds against a backdrop of communist ideologies that supplanted religion, showcasing a life intertwined with both the camaraderie of community and the shadow of political oppression.
As the isolationist regime crumbled in December 1990, Ypi’s world underwent a profound transformation. Her narrative spans a turbulent era filled with:
More than just a personal memoir, Free: Coming of Age at the End of History delves into universal themes such as:
Critically acclaimed, this book has garnered several accolades, including the Slightly Foxed Best First Biography Prize and nominations for the Costa Biography Award and the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. Immerse yourself in a gripping account that not only recounts a political awakening but also illuminates the hopes and fears of those navigating the tumultuous tides of history.
ISBN: | 9780141995106 |
Author: | Lea Ypi |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 23 mm |
Publication Date: | 06 January, 2022 |
Pagination: | 336 pages |
Weight: | 264g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’