Floating In My Mother's Palm by Ursula Hegi
The book is a poignant coming-of-age story set in a post-war German town, where a young girl navigates the complexities of her family life and the secrets of her community. Through her eyes, readers experience her relationships with colorful local characters, her discovery of love and loss, and her quest for identity amidst the lingering shadows of World War II. The narrative is a tapestry of small-town life, capturing the essence of growth and the bittersweet nature of memory, as the protagonist learns about the resilience of the human spirit and the fluidity of time, much like floating in the comforting yet unpredictable embrace of her mother's palm.
The 5063rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 173 pages
- Words
- 40,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)