A Pinch of Time
Language: English
Published by Exile Editions, Holstein ON, 2011
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: June Samaras, STREETSVILLE, ON, CanadaJune Samaras
AbeBooks seller since November 9, 2007
Condition: Used - As new
US$ 25.00
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Original title "La soupe au pistou translated into English by Jacob Hamel and David Home. Tragedy, comedy, and historical fiction come together to relate this bittersweet childhood tale. Set in Nazi-occupied southern France, the story follows young Dominique, who is a mere seven years old when his father is arrested by the Gestapo in May of 1943. The protagonist then flees Marseille with his mother and cousin Gérard, escaping starvation and seeking the safety of the countryside. Chronicling the liberation of the Jewish people, the narrator's miraculous reunion with his father, and the father's amazing story of survival, this moving novel illustrates the challenges of starting life all over again.260p.
Seller Inventory # 043743
- Title
- A Pinch of Time
- Author
- Tatilon, Claude
- Publisher
- Exile Editions, Holstein ON
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- As New
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- French Wraps
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1550961470
- ISBN 13
- 9781550961478
- Edition
- 1st Canadian Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Canadian Fiction, Canadian Literature, France - Fiction
Tragedy, comedy, and historical fiction come together to relate this bittersweet childhood tale. Set in Nazi-occupied southern France, the story follows young Dominique, who is a mere seven years old when his father is arrested by the Gestapo in May of 1943. The protagonist then flees Marseille with his mother and cousin Gérard, escaping starvation and seeking the safety of the countryside. Chronicling the liberation of the Jewish people, the narrator’s miraculous reunion with his father, and the father’s amazing story of survival, this moving novel illustrates the challenges of starting life all over again.
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June Samaras
STREETSVILLE, ON, Canada
AbeBooks seller since November 9, 2007
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