Description
About the Author
A. Sivanandan came to Britain from Ceylon in the wake of the race riots of 1958 - and walked straight into the riots of Notting Hill. Since then he has written and lectured extensively on Black and Third World issues. He is the founder editor of the journal Race & Class and director of the Institute of Race Relations in London. When Memory Dies, his first novel (1997), was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize and won the Sagittarius Prize.
Reviews
"Haunting, with an immense tenderness. The extraordinary poetic tact of this book makes it unforgettable." - John Berger, Guardian"A brilliant and moving first novel" - Times Literary Supplement"This rich novel, peopled with unforgettable heroines and heroes, will haunt the reader's mind - David Rose, Observer
Book Information
ISBN 9781905147595
Author A. Sivanandan
Format Paperback
Page Count 600
Imprint Arcadia Books
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 333g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 25mm