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Seven Days in August

By Brit Bildøen and Becky L. Crook
Series: Emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith
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Seven Days in August by Brit Bildøen and Becky L. Crook is a poignant exploration of grief and resilience centered around a couple in Norway struggling to rebuild their lives after a tragic incident. Amidst the emotional turmoil of loss, they navigate the complexities of healing over a span of one transformative week. This nuanced narrative intricately weaves personal struggles with broader themes of human connection and hope.
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Told in Bildøen’s signature lyrical prose, this story slowly unfurls the horrors of a national tragedy, while peeling back the layers of sorrow that infect relationships over time.

A few years after the deadly 2011 terror attack on Norway’s Utøya Island, Otto and Sofie are attempting to put the pieces of their life back together without their beloved daughter, who was murdered alongside countless other youths on one of the worst days in Norway’s history.

Seven Days in August is the story of Otto and Sofie’s grief, painstakingly narrated over just one week—a window into their attempts to navigate a life together, face to face with their own helplessness and mortality.

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    Told in Bildøen’s signature lyrical prose, this story slowly unfurls the horrors of a national tragedy, while peeling back the layers of sorrow that infect relationships over time. A few years after the deadly 2011 terror attack on Norway’s Utøya Island, Otto and Sofie are attempting to put the pieces of their life back together without their beloved daughter, who...
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Seven Days in August is described as a quietly gripping novel, suggesting a compelling and understated narrative. It invites readers to immerse themselves deeply, offering a reading experience where time seems to fly due to its engrossing nature.

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ISBN: 9781803090580

Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seagull Books London Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Brit Bildøen is an award-winning Norwegian novelist, poet, and translator. She lives in Oslo. Becky L. Crook is a writer and translator living near Seattle.

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