{"product_id":"slipstream-on-memory-and-migration-9781915606341","title":"Slipstream: On Memory and Migration","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatherine Cole's \u003cem\u003eSlipstream\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully-woven memoir that captures the essence of growing up as the child of 'Ten Pound Poms' in Australia. Born to migrant parents who left their close-knit Yorkshire community to start afresh in Australia, Catherine's childhood was filled with the contrasting worlds of a small mining village in northern England and the Australian heat, beaches and cicadas. In \u003cem\u003eSlipstream\u003c\/em\u003e, she explores the humourous and poignant mix of these two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the experiences of the British who migrated to Australia under the 'Ten Pound Pom' scheme and have since been referred to as 'Australia's forgotten migrants'. Catherine examines the appeal of the scheme, and documents the journey of these migrants as they left their homes, were sponsored, settled and built new lives in a very different terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlipstream\u003c\/em\u003e is not just a memoir, but also a reflection on migration and its impact on individuals and communities. It offers insightful perspectives on post-war opportunity, freedom of movement and kindness to strangers. With a mix of personal stories, cultural observations and historical insights, \u003cem\u003eSlipstream\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt exploration of the sacrifices made by migrants to build a better future for their children in a new land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Catherine Cole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Valley Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.64d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915606341\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCole, Catherine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Catherine Cole is an Australian-British writer who currently lives in Liverpool, where she is a Professor of Creative Writing and a member of some of the city's key cultural committees. Her publications include four acclaimed novels, a short story collection, a memoir, and an academic monograph on crime fiction. She has also edited two anthologies, one on fashion in fiction and the other on Vietnamese writers and writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valley Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43119727771763,"sku":"9.78192E+12","price":37.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_3b9db173-6919-46bd-8469-978c38a762d6.jpg?v=1749298552","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/slipstream-on-memory-and-migration-9781915606341","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}