Greetings from Bury Park

Name: Greetings from Bury Park
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526659057
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the inspiration for hit film Blinded by the Light

By Sarfraz Manzoor

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Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor is a memoir that explores the author's experiences growing up as a Pakistani Muslim in the UK. It chronicles his struggles with identity, cultural expectations, and his deep connection to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Through personal anecdotes, Manzoor delves into themes of assimilation, family ties, and the search for belonging in a multicultural world.
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If you're fascinated by stories of cultural identity, love for music, and the immigrant experience in Britain, you'll find this memoir captivating. It combines personal anecdotes with a deep appreciation for Bruce Springsteen's music, offering a heartfelt reflection on family, belonging, and pursuing one's dreams.

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Now a major motion picture titled Blinded by the Light, directed by Gurinder Chadha, a charming memoir of growing up during the eighties as both a Pakistani Muslim and Bruce Springsteen fan.

'Every detail rings so true ... Manzoor's warm, humane, unsensational voice ... makes you want to extend the hand of friendship to him' Sunday Telegraph

'A richly humane, smile-inducing memoir' Observer

Sarfraz Manzoor was two years old when his family emigrated from Pakistan to join his father in Bury Park, Luton. His teenage years were a constant battle to reconcile being both British and Muslim.

But when his best friend introduced him to Bruce Springsteen, his life changed forever. In this affectionate and timely memoir, Manzoor retraces his journey from the frustrations of his childhood to his reaction to the tragedies of 9/11 and 7/7.

Original, darkly tender and wryly amusing, this is an inspiring tribute to the power of music to transcend race and religion and a moving account of a relationship between father and son.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

b>Greetings from Bury Park is widely praised for its authenticity and warmth. Reviewers commend Sarfraz Manzoor's heartfelt and humane voice, describing the memoir as a touching tribute to his family, culture, and admiration for Bruce Springsteen. The book is compared to other profound memoirs, encapsulating themes like multiculturalism and familial relationships, with a special focus on Manzoor's bond with his father. Many reviews highlight its beautiful and moving narrative that underscores our shared humanity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526659057

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Sarfraz Manzoor

About the Author

Sarfraz Manzoor is a writer and broadcaster. He writes for the Guardian and has also written for the Observer, Prospect, New Statesman, Uncut, the Daily Mail and Marie Claire. He has written and presented documentaries for BBC 2 and Radio 4, and he is a regular present on BBC Radio 5 Live. Prior to his broadcasting career, Sarfraz Manzoor was a deputy commissioning editor at Channel 4, and before that he spent five years as a journalist for Channel 4 News.

He lives in London.