A special delivery straight from Europa Books this week!
Bite Your Friends: Stories of the Body Militant by Fernanda Eberstadt:
Drawing inspiration from the audacious life of the Greek philosopher Diogenes, who embraced a life akin to that of a dog, Bite Your Friends embarks on a remarkable journey through history and personal reflection. This genre-defying memoir raises poignant questions about the motivations behind individuals' willingness to endure physical hardship in pursuit of freedom while challenging readers to ponder their capacity for bravery and authenticity.
From the brutal arenas of ancient Rome, where martyrs faced wild beasts, to the gritty S&M leather bars of 1970s New York and the defiant actions of groups like Pussy Riot, this enthralling blend of memoir and social history delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals—saints, philosophers, artists—who defied societal norms and power structures using their own scarred or stigmatised bodies.
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When 18-year-old Benjamin Glass stumbles upon a beached whale, little does he know it will lead him to an unexpected companion—a stray dog who follows him home to his caravan. Benjamin, grappling with a chronic fear of germs and living alone while his grandmother is hospitalised, feels ill-equipped to care for a pet.
However, when a delivery driver reveals the dog's true identity as The Mighty Gary, the country's renowned greyhound, and warns Benjamin of his dubious owners, he's thrust into a situation that demands his trust in a stranger and forces him to devise a plan to protect Gary.
As Benjamin grows fond of the dog, he realizes his trust in the delivery driver might have been misplaced. Now, he must venture outside his comfort zone, confront his fears head-on, and confront dangerous adversaries to safeguard his newfound companion. In a journey fraught with peril and personal growth, Benjamin will risk everything to protect what matters most to him.
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