Description
Discover the profound novel 'North' by Brad Kessler, a compelling journey through migration, identity, and human connection. Set against the backdrop of Blue Mountain Monastery, Vermont, this gripping narrative begins with Brother Christopher, a dedicated monk, tending to his apple trees as a late spring blizzard threatens his world. The unexpected arrival of Sahro Abdi Muse, a young Somali refugee, intertwines their lives, illuminating the struggles and resilience of those seeking refuge and belonging.
'North' not only chronicles Sahro's harrowing journey from Somalia to New York City and her perilous attempt to reach safety in Canada but also delves into the inner conflicts of Brother Christopher and Afghan war veteran Teddy Fletcher. This beautifully written story captures the essence of companionship in the face of adversity, challenging readers to reflect on the fragility of home and the human spirit.
With 288 pages of meticulously crafted prose, 'North' is not just a novel; it is a poignant exploration of invisible communities and their stories. Ideal for readers interested in contemporary fiction that addresses themes of migration, faith, and personal transformation, this book will leave a lasting impact.
Note: Shipping for 'North' is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781419750427. Year: 2022. Publisher: ABRAMS.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781419750427
Year: 2022
Publisher: ABRAMS
Pages: 288
Description:
As a late spring blizzard brews, Brother Christopher, a cloistered monk at Blue Mountain Monastery in Vermont, rushes to tend to his Ida Red and Northern Spy apple trees in advance of the unseasonal snowstorm. When the storm lands a young Somali refugee, Sahro Abdi Muse, at the monastery, Christopher is pulled back into the world as his life intersects with Sahro's and that of an Afghan war veteran in surprising and revealing ways.
North traces the epic journey of Sahro from her home in Somalia to South America, along the migrant route through Central America and Mexico, to New York City, and finally, her dangerous attempt to continue north to safety in Canada. It also compellingly traces the inner journeys of Brother Christopher, questioning his future in a world where the monastery way of life is waning, and of veteran Teddy Fletcher, seeking a way to make peace with his past.
Written in Brad Kessler's sharp, beautiful, and observant prose, and grounded in the author's own corner of Vermont, where there is a Carthusian monastery, a vibrant community of Somali asylum seekers, and a hole left after a disproportionate number of Vermont soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, North gives voice to these invisible communities, delivering a story of human connection in a time of displacement.
'North' not only chronicles Sahro's harrowing journey from Somalia to New York City and her perilous attempt to reach safety in Canada but also delves into the inner conflicts of Brother Christopher and Afghan war veteran Teddy Fletcher. This beautifully written story captures the essence of companionship in the face of adversity, challenging readers to reflect on the fragility of home and the human spirit.
With 288 pages of meticulously crafted prose, 'North' is not just a novel; it is a poignant exploration of invisible communities and their stories. Ideal for readers interested in contemporary fiction that addresses themes of migration, faith, and personal transformation, this book will leave a lasting impact.
Note: Shipping for 'North' is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781419750427. Year: 2022. Publisher: ABRAMS.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781419750427
Year: 2022
Publisher: ABRAMS
Pages: 288
Description:
As a late spring blizzard brews, Brother Christopher, a cloistered monk at Blue Mountain Monastery in Vermont, rushes to tend to his Ida Red and Northern Spy apple trees in advance of the unseasonal snowstorm. When the storm lands a young Somali refugee, Sahro Abdi Muse, at the monastery, Christopher is pulled back into the world as his life intersects with Sahro's and that of an Afghan war veteran in surprising and revealing ways.
North traces the epic journey of Sahro from her home in Somalia to South America, along the migrant route through Central America and Mexico, to New York City, and finally, her dangerous attempt to continue north to safety in Canada. It also compellingly traces the inner journeys of Brother Christopher, questioning his future in a world where the monastery way of life is waning, and of veteran Teddy Fletcher, seeking a way to make peace with his past.
Written in Brad Kessler's sharp, beautiful, and observant prose, and grounded in the author's own corner of Vermont, where there is a Carthusian monastery, a vibrant community of Somali asylum seekers, and a hole left after a disproportionate number of Vermont soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, North gives voice to these invisible communities, delivering a story of human connection in a time of displacement.