Uuganaa Ramsay

Mongol

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«Exteremely interesting…emotionally engaging» (Stuart Kelly). Uuganaa is a Mongol living in Britain, far from the world she grew up in: as a nomadic herder she lived in a rt, eating marmot meat, distilling vodka from goat's yoghurt and learning about Comrade Lenin. When her new-born son Billy is diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, she finds herself facing bigotry and taboo as well as heartbreak. In this powerful memoir, Uuganaa skilfully interweaves the extraordinary story of her own childhood in Mongolia with the sadly short life of Billy, who becomes a symbol of union and disunion, cultures and complexity, stigma and superstition — and inspires Uuganaa to challenge prejudice. Mongol is the touching story of one woman's transformation from outsider to fearless champion of love, respect and tolerance. It's a moving tribute by a remarkable woman to her beloved baby son, testifying to his lasting impact on a sometimes imperfect world.
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193 printed pages
Original publication
2013
Publication year
2013
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  • sanadorante5shared an impression6 years ago
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    Incredible story, i cried reading it and felt very inspired at the same time by her dedication. I also felt very related to the author, as I am Buryat-Mongol from Siberia and our traditions and culture are very close. I live in Scotland now too and about to marry a Scottsman. Thinking about cultural diversity and similarity, and what choice of wedding dress I should make 🤔😃 I am very proud of my nationality and my heritage, perhaps I should also introduce it more to my new Scottish family and friends, as author Uuganaa did.

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