Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland
by Sarah Moss
Paperback Kindle Edition"Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland" is a memoir by Sarah Moss that chronicles her experience of moving to Iceland with her husband and two young children. Moss is a writer and academic who takes a ten-month teaching job in the small town of Ísafjörður. Despite the stunning beauty of the landscape, Moss and her family struggle with the isolation and darkness of the Icelandic winter. Over the course of the book, Moss recounts her encounters with local people, including her students and neighbors. She develops a fascination with Icelandic folklore and history, and through her exploration of the country's literature and myths, she gains a deeper understanding of the culture and its people. Moss's writing is both lyrical and honest, and the book offers a unique perspective on life in Iceland. She reflects on the challenges and joys of living in a foreign land and contemplates the different ways we define and understand home. Ultimately, "Names for the Sea" is a moving portrait of a family's journey to find their place in a new world.
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