A Tale for the Time Being

Ruth finds a Hello Kitty lunchbox washed up on the shore, containing a diary that reveals the life of a young girl named Nao, changing Ruth's perspective on humanity and the search for home.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd

In the aftermath of the devastating 2011 tsunami, Ruth stumbled upon a weathered Hello Kitty lunchbox washed ashore at her coastal retreat in British Columbia. As she opened the lid, she discovered a weathered diary filled with poignant expressions of a young girl's deepest hopes, sorrows, and dreams. With each turn of the page, Ruth's curiosity grew, drawing her deeper into the enigmatic life of Nao, a girl who yearned for someone to truly understand her.

As Ruth delved deeper into Nao's diary, she unraveled a tale that spanned continents and decades, painting a vivid portrait of our shared humanity and the universal quest for belonging. Through Nao's eyes, readers witnessed the struggles and triumphs of migration, the complexities of cross-cultural relationships, and the profound impact of loss and isolation.

What began as a simple discovery transformed Ruth's life in ways she could never have imagined. The pages of Nao's diary resonated with Ruth on a profound level, igniting a desire to connect with others and seek solace in the shared experiences of humanity. She embarked on a journey of empathy and understanding, reaching out to people from different backgrounds and cultures in an effort to bridge the gaps that separated them.

Through her interactions, Ruth discovered that the search for home was not just about physical location but about finding a sense of belonging and connection with others. She realized that the stories we tell and the connections we make can shape our lives and inspire us to be better versions of ourselves.

A Tale for the Time Being is a remarkable novel that explores the depths of the human heart and the power of storytelling to connect us across time and distance. It reminds us that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for understanding and compassion, and that our shared humanity can bring us together in extraordinary ways.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838856250
Edition number: Main - Canons