Is This an Illness or an Accident?

By Daniela Elza

Is This an Illness or an Accident? is a profound exploration of belonging, identity, and the question of home. Drawing on the bleak and occasionally absurd moments encountered in being forced to label oneself on document after document, Daniela Elza's evocative memoir challenges the conventional narrative of cultural integration, focusing instead on the concept of the world citizen. Elza's allegiance is not to a single country, but to the land, the trees, and soil of our shared planet, pushing back against the rising tides of nationalism and tribalism. This book explores the conflicts and contradictions of what it means to belong, to work, and to find home. It questions societal practices, challenges the status quo, and insists on the complexity of our identities. With a curious and critical eye, Elza captures the beauty of the moment while refusing to be confined by others' definitions. Is This an Illness or an Accident? is a timely and necessary read for anyone grappling with the notions of belonging, identity and symbiosis in an increasingly divided world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1773861638
• ISBN13: 9781773861630
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Caitlin Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.0"