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Pure Baltic
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A concise immigrant tale of memory, home, and winter’s quiet splendour.
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About the Audiobook
Bridging Cultures Through the Chill of Memory
In this concise immigrant tale, a woman reflects on the frigid Estonian winters compared to her new home in Scotland. Although she fondly recalls the bitter temperatures that would drop down to -35°C, she admits that Scotland isn't truly "pure Baltic."
Despite her love for Scotland's fairy tales and unicorns, she still feels perpetually cold and misses the crisply cold blue days and ski trips from her past. Through intertwining hardship with transcendent winter beauty, she remembers the glimmer of ice-crusted trees and waking up to diamond-dust air. As she and her son plan more winters in Scotland, she bridges cultures across generations.
This tightened tapestry renders the global yet intimate dilemma of immigrants who persevere through chill adversity, illuminating both human resilience and winter's splendour with its elegant emotion and evocative, spare language.
🎙️ Bonus Content: Includes an exclusive interview with author Birgit Itse, offering deeper insight into the themes, inspirations, and creative process behind Pure Baltic.
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Why You'll Love This Drama
- Mindful and reflective: Encourages listeners to slow down and savour the present moment.
- Atmospheric and poetic: A winter beach becomes a backdrop for deep introspection.
- Emotionally resonant: Explores how time shapes our choices and our sense of meaning.
- Rich ensemble performance: Featuring Sarah Meikle, Rhona Ashwood, Karen Barthe, Jen McDonald, Michael Lorsong, Hamish Wylie, and Tom Davidson.
- Bonus interview: Hear Birgit Itse discuss the inspiration and philosophical ideas behind the piece.
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Cast & Production Credits
Release Date: 8 June 2025
Listening Length: 37 minutes
Language: English (Unabridged)
Author: Birgit Itse
Director & Producer: Barry Robertson
Cast:
Sarah Meikle
Barry Robertson
Publisher: The Grey Hill