Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje is a lyrical and evocative work that moves between memoir, family history, and travel writing. Blending memory, imagination, and vivid observation, Ondaatje revisits Sri Lanka and the stories of the people who shaped his past, creating a rich portrait of place, identity, and inheritance.
Readers who enjoy reflective, beautifully written prose will find much to admire in this celebrated book. Running in the Family offers an intimate reading experience that explores belonging, loss, and the fragile way personal histories are remembered and retold.
