Biography & Memoir· Kiribati
Beneath the Breadfruit Tree
by Katerina TeaiwaAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2015English
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Published in 2015, Beneath the Breadfruit Tree established Katerina Teaiwa as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Beneath the Breadfruit Tree is a compelling memoir by Katerina Teaiwa, exploring her personal journey and the broader history of Kiribati. The book delves into the impacts of colonialism, migration, and climate change on the island nation, offering a unique perspective on its past and present challenges. Themes of colonialism, migration, climate change run through the work.
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✍️ Biography & Memoir
True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.
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