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Running in the Family

By: Michael Ondaatje
Narrated by: Michael Ondaatje
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In the late 1970s Ondaatje returned to his native island of Sri Lanka. As he records his journey through the drug-like heat and intoxicating fragrances of that "pendant off the ear of India", Ondaatje simultaneously retraces the baroque mythology of his Dutch-Ceylonese family. An inspired travel narrative and family memoir by an exceptional writer.

©1982 Michael Ondaatje (P)2017 Audible, Inc.
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I was instantly absorbed in the brilliantly crafted prose of the Author's family story. Poetic & insightful grssp of the human condition. Highly recommended.

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