isbn-13: 9780747592945
Audible
I really enjoyed this memoir of a young British-Pakistani growing up in 1970s and 80s Luton. The author is only slightly older than me, and certain aspects of his experience did resonate with me although in most details we had quite different childhoods. This is another memoir where the eccentric father looms large in the narrative. The other twist to the this particular coming of age story is the author’s obsession with Bruce Springsteen.
Publisher’s Description: “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 For Ever. 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.”