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Travel Light, Move Fast

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Travel Light, Move Fast by Alexandra Fuller is a touching memoir that explores the profound impact of her father's unanticipated death on her life. It delves into her memories of their family journey across Africa, reflecting on life lessons and personal growth. The narrative beautifully interweaves themes of loss, resilience, and the significance of embracing each moment fully.
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This captivating memoir might appeal to you if you enjoy stories of resilience, adventure, and the profound bonds between parents and their children. The author examines her unique upbringing amidst extraordinary circumstances with both wit and depth. Rich in both personal reflection and vibrant storytelling, it offers insight into the complexities of family life and the human spirit.

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Travel Light, Move Fast

'You can survive more than you'd believe; Dad had told me that. He'd also told me you can survive more than you want; but it's not always up to you, not the enormous things, those are beyond all control...'

'You can survive more than you'd believe; Dad had told me that. He'd also told me you can survive more than you want; but it's not always up to you, not the enormous things, those are beyond all control...'

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When her father becomes gravely ill on holiday in Budapest, Alexandra Fuller rushes to join her mother at his bedside, where they see out his last days together and then carry his ashes back to their farm in Zambia.

A master of time and memory, Fuller moves seamlessly between the days and months following her father's death. She contends with his overwhelming absence and her memories of a childhood spent running after him in southern and central Africa. She then faces seemingly irreparable family fallout, new love found and lost, and, eventually, further unimaginable bereavement.

Bursting with pandemonium and tragedy, here is a story of joy, resilience, and vitality from a writer at the very height of her powers.

Travel Light, Move Fast is a poignant exploration of the ties that bind family and the enduring strength found in the memory of love.

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Travel Light, Move Fast is widely praised for its heartfelt and humorous portrayal of family life, particularly focusing on the author's father. Reviewers note its grace, dry humour, and piercing honesty, transforming personal history into art. The book is described as a beautifully written exploration of love, loss, and survival with a blend of laughter and tears, showcasing Fuller's exceptional writing talent.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788163750

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Alexandra Fuller was born in England in 1969. In 1972, she moved with her family to a farm in southern Africa. She lived in Africa until her midtwenties. In 1994, she moved to Wyoming. She is the author of several memoirs, including Leaving Before the Rains Come, Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness, and Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight.

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