My Father is Kind and My Mother is a Foreigner is an entertaining and heartwarming novel by Emmy Abrahamson that depicts a teenager's perspective on cultural clashes and family life. The book follows Alicja, a young girl who just wants a quiet and relaxing summer vacation, but who instead finds herself in the middle of a series of comical and chaotic situations because of her eccentric Polish mother.

With a mix of humor and warmth, Abrahamson takes the reader on a journey through Alicja's experiences of growing up in a multicultural family, where traditions and expectations often clash with everyday Swedish life. The story accurately captures the emotional storms and search for identity of adolescence, while offering a loving depiction of family life.

Author Emmy Abrahamson, who herself grew up in Moscow and studied in London, returns to Sweden and uses her own experiences to create a story that is both recognizable and gripping.

Specifications:

• Author: Emmy Abrahamson
• Genre: Young Adult Novel/Fiction
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: Used but in very good condition.

Note: This book is perfect for young readers who can relate to the complex experience of growing up with influences from different cultures, but also for adults who want to relive the turbulent years of adolescence through a humorous lens.