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Greetings from Bury Park (Vintage Departures Original)
Greetings from Bury Park - Vintage Departures Original
Author: Sarfraz Manzoor
Sarfraz Manzoor was two years old when, in 1974, he emigrated from Pakistan to Britain with his mother, brother, and sister. Sarfraz spent his teenage years in a constant battle, trying to reconcile being both British and Muslim, trying to fit in at school and at home. But it was when his best friend introduced him to the music of Bruce Springst...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780307388025
ISBN-10: 0307388026
Publication Date: 4/8/2008
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
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2.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 6
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GowerMeower avatar reviewed Greetings from Bury Park (Vintage Departures Original) on + 179 more book reviews
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While the narrative is a bit disjointed at times, the author comes across as heartfelt with his struggle between his family and its traditional Pakistani culture, and being a modern young man in the UK. His relationship with his father is a strong theme, as is the music of Bruce Springsteen, whom the author admires. You don't need to be a Springsteen fan to understand or enjoy the book (although I am ;-)).
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