PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Will Buckingham is a wandering academic with a PHD in a philosophy and an MA in anthropology, who splits his time between Burma and Britain. He has previously published several books including fiction, philosophy and children's books.
Following a personal tragedy, Will Buckingham propels himself out, alone, into the world, to explore what it means to be a stranger - the joys and pitfalls, the perennial truths. A glorious book, fabulously learned and funny, and filled with all manner of stirring stories * Philip Marsden, author of The Summer Isles * A treasure trove of all the possibilities strangers can be to each other. Read, learn and savour * Madeleine Bunting, author of Labours of Love: The Crisis of Care * Buckingham provides a map for others to follow, showing that when we show kindness to strangers, we may be entertaining angels unawares * John Paul Flintoff, author of How to Change the World (School of Life) * Humane and heart-warming -- Caroline Sanderson * Bookseller * A moving memoir of finding solace * Economist * Very excellent -- Reverend Richard Coles * BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live * A well-constructed, eloquent celebration of the traditions and rituals of hospitality and of opening your door to unknown guests * Mail on Sunday *
