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Book Description
In this honest, heart-warming book, William Ingram shares a series
of intimate moments that together sketch an illuminating portrait of a
Balinese family. With wit and sensitivity, he relates captivating storiesfrom
that of a special ceremony to stop a childs mischievousness to a poignant
love-match which almost splits the family. His narrative explores the web
of relationships that ties the members of the family to one another, their
community and their ancestors. At the same time he candidly discloses a
personal cross-cultural journey. Some of our notions of Bali as a paradise
are affirmed by Ingrams tale. Others are dispelled only to reveal a resilient
people who forgive life its tragedies and celebrate its gifts.
About the Author
Author William Ingram and his wife Jean have known the Balinese family
portrayed in A Little Bit One Oclock since 1987. They have lived in Bali
full-time since 1993. |