A Well-tempered Heart A Novel
A Well-tempered Heart by Jan-Philipp Sendker, published by Other Press, LLC on January 21, 2014, is a novel that continues the journey of Julia Win, who returns to her life in Manhattan after a decade away from her father’s native Burma. As a successful lawyer, Julia faces a personal crisis following the end of her relationship and growing dissatisfaction with her career. The narrative unfolds as she grapples with a mysterious voice that prompts her to confront her loneliness and desires, leading her to reevaluate her life choices.
Readers will find a dual narrative that intertwines Julia’s struggles with those of a Burmese woman named Nu Nu, whose life is drastically altered by the onset of war. This edition, comprising 400 pages in English, delves into themes of family life and cultural heritage, offering insights into the complexities of the human heart. Through these interconnected stories, the novel explores profound questions about connection, purpose, and the impact of external circumstances on personal identity.
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The sequel to the international best-selling novel The Art of Hearing Heartbeats.
Almost ten years have passed since Julia Win came back from Burma, her father’s native country. Though she is a successful Manhattan lawyer, her private life is at a crossroads; her boyfriend has recently left her and she is, despite her wealth, unhappy with her professional life. Julia is lost and exhausted.
One day, in the middle of an important business meeting, she hears a stranger’s voice in her head that causes her to leave the office without explanation. In the following days, her crisis only deepens. Not only does the female voice refuse to disappear, but it starts to ask questions Julia has been trying to avoid. Why do you live alone? To whom do you feel close? What do you want in life?
Interwoven with Julia’s story is that of a Burmese woman named Nu Nu who finds her world turned upside down when Burma goes to war and calls on her two young sons to be child soldiers. This spirited sequel, like The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, explores the most inspiring and passionate terrain: the human heart.
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