Exploring themes of ecological loss and personal grief, this work blends poetry, memoir, and essay to create a rich narrative. The author intertwines his reflections on a plastic-choked ocean with a poignant story of childhood memories and the impact of his mother's death from cancer. Through innovative techniques of "self-erasure," the text invites readers into a multifaceted experience that delves into nonfiction, myth, and aesthetics, ultimately redefining the boundaries of poetry and its potential impact.
'A beacon of hope in a dark world' Cathy Rentzenbrink, The Pool Selected as a Book of the Year 2016 in the Guardian and Observer This inspiring and courageous book is a guiding star for us all in troubled times. One night last winter, Antoine Leiris was at home looking after his son while his wife, H�l�ne, was at a concert with friends. Suddenly he started receiving text messages asking if he was ok. Turning on the TV, Antoine watched the terrorist attacks in Paris unfolding around him and tried to call H�l�ne. She didn't answer. That night H�l�ne was killed, along with 88 other people, at the Bataclan Theatre. Three days later, Antoine wrote an open letter to his wife's killers on Facebook. He refused to be cowed or to let his baby son's life be defined by their acts. 'For as long as he lives, this little boy will insult you with his happiness and freedom,' he wrote. Instantly, that short post caught fire and was shared thousands of times around the world. You Will Not Have My Hate is an extraordinary and heartbreaking memoir which teaches us how to respond to a world full of hatred with generosity and love. This is the rare and unforgettable testimony of a survivor, and a universal message of hope and resilience. THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Nazikopstuk Reinhard Heydrich, alias "de beul van Praag" en "het blonde beest", is uitvinder en uitvoerder van de Shoah, en een van de meest wrede nazi's die het Derde Rijk kende. Hij was de chef van Eichmann en de rechterhand van Himmler. Bij de SS noemden ze hem 'HhhH': "Himmlers hersens heten Heydrich". In mei 1942 wordt hij in Praag in zijn open Mercedes getroffen door een granaat. De gevolgen zijn meedogenloos: de granaat is geworpen door de Tsjechische parachutist Jan Kubis, en als represaille worden twee Tsjechische dorpen met de grond gelijkgemaakt, honderden mannen standrechtelijk geexecuteerd en duizenden vrouwen en kinderen afgevoerd en vergast. Alle personages die in dit boek voorkomen hebben bestaan of bestaan nog steeds. Alle feiten die worden verteld zijn waargebeurd. Maar achter de voorbereidingen van de aanslag vindt een andere strijd plaats: die tussen fictie en werkelijkheid.
One of the most vivid, gripping and chilling first novels of recent years, The Republic of Trees tells the story of Michael, Louis, Alex and Isobel, four children on the edge of adolescence, who run away to the forest to establish their own utopian community. All seems well in the Republic of Trees - until the sudden arrival of Joy. Under her influence, their relationships grow more erotic and obsessive, and the shadows of a nightmarish dystopia start to encroach on reality . . .
WINNER OF THE DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2019 A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 NOVEL OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY The baby is dead. It took only a few seconds. When Myriam, a brilliant lawyer, decides to return to work, she and her husband look for a nanny for their two young children. They never dreamed they would find Louise: a quiet, polite and devoted woman who sings to their children, cleans the family's chic Paris apartment, stays late without complaint and hosts enviable birthday parties. But as the couple and their nanny become more and more dependent on each other, jealousy, resentment and suspicions increase, until Myriam and Paul's idyllic domesticity is shattered . . .
Set against a backdrop of indoctrination and tragedy, this poignant narrative explores the enduring power of love. The story weaves together themes of resilience and hope, appealing to readers who appreciate deeply emotional tales reminiscent of the works of Amor Towles and Anthony Doerr. Through its rich character development and evocative prose, it captures the struggles and triumphs of individuals facing overwhelming circumstances.
