Childhood has a way of teaching us to see—really see—the world. In MOROCCO: A Remembrance of Childhood, Colonialism and the Cold War, James B. Farmer invites readers into a vivid coming-of-age story set against Morocco’s culture, religion, and the quiet echoes of history changing in real time. This is a memoir for anyone who has ever felt both at home and out of place—and who believes that travel, family relationships, and courage can shape a life forever.
With scene-by-scene storytelling, Farmer leads readers from stateside routines to French Morocco, where a Navy family encounters new rhythms, new languages, new neighbors, new rules. Through a child’s eyes, the ordinary becomes extraordinary—ocean beaches, exotic forests, snow-capped mountains, military housing, train rides to storied cities—while the backdrop of decolonization and Cold War tensions hums just beneath the surface. The result is intimate, humorous, and deeply human: a portrait of belonging that grows bigger with every page.
This is a memoir that appeals to readers who love sense-of-place, family stories, and history told through lived moments—one street, one supper table, one sunlit courtyard at a time.
In this heartfelt narrative, readers will explore the following themes: • Place & Memory: How landscape, language, and daily rituals become the map of who we are. • Belonging Between Worlds: The beautifully complicated identity of a child living between cultures. • Wonder as a Practice: A reminder that curiosity—and kindness—translate anywhere.
James B. Farmer – A Voice of Clarity and Warmth After obtaining a BA from Cornell University, and an MCRP and LLB from Ohio State University, James B. Farmer practiced corporate law for several corporations and law firms. After almost forty years of solving other people’s problems, he decided that the best kind of lawyer is a “retired lawyer,” who now has the time to write the books he’d always wanted to write.
Where to Find “MOROCCO” Perfect for book clubs, memoir lovers, educators, and travelers at heart. Order your copy from Amazon or your favorite bookseller (paperback and eBook available).
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