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title: "The Belly of the Atlantic"
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# The Belly of the Atlantic

**Price:** € 32.76
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- **What is this?** The Belly of the Atlantic
- **How much does it cost?** € 32.76 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

“This charming, vivid and poetic book captures the poignancy of immigrant life and all the unresolved pain of Africa's relationship with its former colonial powers.”—Michela Wrong Salie lives in Paris. Back home on the Senegalese island of Niodior, her football-crazy brother Madické counts on her to get him to France, the promised land where foreign footballers become world famous. The story of Salie and Madické highlights the painful situation of those who emigrate. It is a moving account of one of the great tragedies of our time.

Review: One of the best book i have read - One of the best book i have read. Could not put it down. When sadness is told to in a way you smile when reading.
Review: A great read - Full of lush, lyrical language, philosophical sayings and descriptions of village life on the island of Niodior off the coast of Senegal, the novel is fairly short but manages to cover a lot of ground. Narrated by Salie, a native of Niodior living in Paris, it covers themes of individualism vs. collective identity, gender roles, the impact of colonization, and identity. Also addressed are the role of Islam in the community of Niodior, especially on gender roles and the identity of women. This is a worthwhile journey through the two different worlds that Salie moves between as well as her own inner journey toward finding an identity of her own.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #595,192 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,452 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #20,641 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 43 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best book i have read
*by D***P on November 20, 2016*

One of the best book i have read. Could not put it down. When sadness is told to in a way you smile when reading.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great read
*by L***E on January 26, 2008*

Full of lush, lyrical language, philosophical sayings and descriptions of village life on the island of Niodior off the coast of Senegal, the novel is fairly short but manages to cover a lot of ground. Narrated by Salie, a native of Niodior living in Paris, it covers themes of individualism vs. collective identity, gender roles, the impact of colonization, and identity. Also addressed are the role of Islam in the community of Niodior, especially on gender roles and the identity of women. This is a worthwhile journey through the two different worlds that Salie moves between as well as her own inner journey toward finding an identity of her own.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, good vendor
*by C***K on October 5, 2015*

Arrived quickly, as described.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-18*