Georges Woke Up Laughing: Long-Distance Nationalism and the Search for Home (American Encounters/Global Interactions) Paperback – November 14, 2001

I just bought the book for my anthropology class so it's irrelevant whether I like the actual book or not, but it came to me in good condition and that's what counts.

In this excellent book, Nina Glick Schiller and Georges Eugene Fouron tackle the question of national identity, transmigration, and the effect that this has had on Haitians. The authors chose to write the text as a dialogue between two separate and distinct voices: the first is a voice of the social scientist, attempting a theoretical understanding of social and political aspects of transmigration; the second voice is the personal, intimate one, encompassing the thoughts and emotions of Haitians. The theoretical points made are underscored by real-life narratives, which add depth to the scholarship. I believe this approach is a successful way of creating a "dialogue" between the authors and the subjects (especially in cases such as this, where Georges fits into both categories).I especially appreciated Schiller's diasporic perspective as a Jew. Her insights to the experiences and differences between Jewish Diaspora and African-Caribbean Diaspora are illuminating.

This book was required for a Cultural Anthropology class. It was an interesting read and a good veh.icle for understanding Haitian nationalism.

Great book and it arrived in perfect condition. Thank you