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Bred of Heaven Jasper Rees

Bred of Heaven By Jasper Rees

Bred of Heaven by Jasper Rees


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Summary

Jasper Rees has always wanted to be Welsh. But despite Welsh grandparents (and a Welsh surname) he is an Englishman: by birth, upbringing and temperament. This title details Rees' attempt to reclaim his roots by spending a year in pursuit of Welshness. It celebrates the importance of national identity, and the joy of belonging.

Bred of Heaven Summary

Bred of Heaven: One man's quest to reclaim his Welsh roots by Jasper Rees

Jasper Rees has always wanted to be Welsh. But despite Welsh grandparents (and a Welsh surname) he is an Englishman: by birth, upbringing and temperament. In this singular, hilarious love letter to a glorious country so often misunderstood, Rees sets out to achieve his goal of becoming a Welshman by learning to sing, play, work, worship, think - and above all, speak - like one. On the way he meets monks, tenors and politicians, and tries his hand at rugby and lambing - all the while weaving together his personal story with Wales's rich history. Culminating in a nail-biting test of Rees's Welsh-speaking skill at the National Eisteddfod, this exuberant journey of self-discovery celebrates the importance of national identity, and the joy of belonging.

Bred of Heaven Reviews

A most entertaining and inspiring handbook for anyone who would really prefer to be Welsh - and who wouldn't? -- Jan Morris
A lyrical book: funny, hugely enjoyable, often deeply moving. And he's learned what makes the Welsh tick. No mean feat for a man who's English by birth. -- John Humphrys
Know myself? If I knew myself I'd run away,' said Goethe. No such fear for Jasper Rees who delightedly travels around Wales to discover who this Jasper is. -- Dannie Abse
An engaging, touching story told with humour and heart * Wanderlust *
Wonderfully readable, warm, funny and very entertaining -- Steve Dube * Western Mail *

About Jasper Rees

Jasper Rees is an arts journalist, and the author of Wenger and I Found My Horn.

Additional information

GOR003402273
9781846682995
1846682991
Bred of Heaven: One man's quest to reclaim his Welsh roots by Jasper Rees
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Profile Books Ltd
2011-08-04
304
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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