Bred of Heaven 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.
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 movingAnd 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 *
A lyrical book: funny, hugely enjoyable, often deeply movingAnd 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 *
Jasper Rees is an arts journalist, and the author of Wenger and I Found My Horn.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846682995 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846682991 |
| Title | Bred of Heaven |
| Author | Jasper Rees |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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