<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In a series of moving personal essays, an international group of writers reflect on how bilingualism has affected their writing, their creativity, and their sense of self.<BR><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Many writers work in a language other than their mother tongue. In this collection, writers explore the role that bilingualism has played in their creative lives and their sense of self. Contributors include Anita Desai, Ariel Dorfman, Eva Hoffman, Nuala Ni Dhomnail, Ilan Stavans, Assia Djebar and Yoko Tawanda.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'Fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in or first-hand experience with bi- or multilingulism'</p> <p>-Gunilla Anderman, Comparative Literature Studies</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Anita Desai Assia Djebar Ariel Dorfman Shirley Geok-lin Lim Eva hoffman Nancy Huston Sylvia Malloy Nuala Ni Dhomnail José F.A. Oliver LeIla Sebbar Anton Shammas Ilan Stavans Yoko Tawada Isabelle de Courtivron