Name: Commune
Price: 458.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Kennedy, Des
ISBN: 9781990776519

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

Type

Physical Book

Author

Des Kennedy

Publisher

Harbour Publishing

Language

English

Pages

352

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.1 x 15.2 x 6.6 cm

Weight

1.56 kg.

ISBN13

9781990776519

Synopsis "Commune"

This is the spellbinding story of six young dreamers who set out from Vancouver in the seventies to haphazardly establish a back-to-the-land commune on a small island in the Salish Sea. Against all odds, the dream endures for half a century through fierce internecine squabbling, occasional community uproar, births and deaths, disasters in animal husbandry, the War in the Woods, police raids and the blandishments of oily developers. But throughout it all what abides is the land itself, its gifts and spirits and seasonal graces. A story within a story, the tale is told by the commune's sole remaining occupant to an enigmatic stranger. Herself a recent urban exile exploring the ways of rural living, she succeeds in coaxing him through his rememberings away from grief into renewed life. Des Kennedy brings his signature humor and intimate knowledge of gardens and woodlands to this engaging novel. Throughout Commune, Kennedy poses the big questions--how do we best live our lives? Build community? Create a new paradigm for raising kids, growing food and honoring the genius of our place?

Customers reviews

Have you read this book? Login to add your review.

More customer reviews

0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews

Commune - Kennedy, Des

Synopsis "Commune"

Customers reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

In what language is the book written?

What is the format of this book?

Questions and Answers about the Book

Opinions about Bookdelivery