{"product_id":"island-6","title":"Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe young woman returns to the Faroe Islands, where she finds her stories entwining with her ancestors' as she searches for a way to connect with the culture and her kin. This is a bewitching tale of exile, homecoming, and what it means to belong. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pushkin Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe young woman is brought back to the Faroe Islands, the windswept, rocky northern archipelago where she has never lived but which she has always called home. There, she finds her stories entwining with those of her ancestors as she searches for a way to connect with the culture and her kin. Is home just a place name, or something more?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSplit across three generations of a Faroese family, rooted in the wild beauty of the islands and the author's own history, this is a bewitching tale of exile, homecoming, and what it means to belong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe young woman, who has always felt a strong connection to her ancestral homeland, is brought back to the Faroe Islands. As she explores the rugged terrain and meets the local people, she begins to uncover the rich history and culture of her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her journey, the young woman learns that home is not just a physical place, but a sense of belonging and identity. She discovers that her ancestors had a deep connection to the land and the sea, and that their traditions and values continue to shape the community today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs she explores the islands, the young woman also meets a young man who shares her passion for the Faroe Islands. They fall in love and begin to build a life together, blending their own cultures and creating a new sense of home for themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, their happiness is not without challenges. The young woman faces discrimination and prejudice from some members of the community who do not understand her foreign background. She must also navigate the complexities of living in a remote and isolated community, where resources are limited and the weather can be harsh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite these obstacles, the young woman remains determined to stay in the Faroe Islands and build a life for herself. She uses her own experiences and knowledge to help her community, working to promote cultural exchange and understanding between different groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, the young woman realizes that home is not just a place, but a state of mind. It is a feeling of belonging and connection to the people and the land that surrounds us. She knows that she will always carry the Faroe Islands with her wherever she goes, and that her ancestors will continue to inspire her to strive for a better future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe young woman's journey back to the Faroe Islands is a testament to the power of family, culture, and the human spirit. It reminds us that home is not just a physical place, but a place of heart and soul that can be found in the most unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 180g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 199 x 18 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781782275800\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siri Ranva Hjelm Jacobsen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101666504954,"sku":"9781782275800","price":7.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/7274faf4365a1cb73bc1867b208f0680.jpg?v=1632109544","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/island-6","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}