{"product_id":"does-snow-turn-a-person-white-inside-9781913109905","title":"Does Snow Turn a Person White Inside","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMwana, a young man from Bantuland living in Geneva, is a graduate from a Swiss university and lands an internship in an NGO campaigning against racial discrimination. He has one foot in each culture, seeing Swiss society through African eyes and casting a critical eye on his native Africa. The film is a moving reflection on the immigrant. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 December 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HopeRoad Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Narrator: Mwana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMwana, a young man from Bantuland, resides in Geneva. He holds a degree from a Swiss university and initially finds himself struggling to secure employment. However, his fortunes change when he lands an internship at an NGO dedicated to combating racial discrimination. As the team prepares for a demonstration against a poster that perpetuates harmful stereotypes, Mwana finds himself caught between two cultures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a unique perspective, Mwana perceives Swiss society through the lens of African culture, acknowledging its contradictions. He marvels at the moderation, breathtaking landscapes, and eccentricities of Swiss society, but also laments its intolerance and inflexibility. He also critically examines his native Africa, questioning the weight of its traditions and beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Mwana navigates his identity and seeks belonging, he questions whether the price he pays for his insights is the loss of a sense of belonging anywhere. \"Sad and Playful: Does Snow Turn a Person White Inside?\" is a poignant reflection on the immigrant experience, exploring the complexities of navigating multiple cultures and the search for a sense of belonging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 196 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913109905\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ros Max Lobe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098974253306,"sku":"9781913109905","price":8.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1670591976856_book.jpg?v=1670692396","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/does-snow-turn-a-person-white-inside-9781913109905","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}