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Discover an inspiring tale of resilience with 'All Else Failed,' a powerful book that chronicles the harrowing journey of refugees and migrants arriving in Greece in 2015. In a time when the world watched in indifference as mass drownings occurred, ordinary individuals stepped up to provide crucial support. Through Dana Sachs's compelling narrative, readers are introduced to seven remarkable individuals, including a British coal miner's daughter and a Syrian mother of six, who embodied the spirit of humanitarianism. Their stories highlight not only the challenges faced amid one of the greatest human displacements since WWII but also the triumphs born from compassion and determination. This gripping eyewitness account emphasizes the urgent need for food, clothing, medicine, and shelter during a humanitarian crisis, revealing the breakdown of the international aid system and the spontaneous emergence of grassroots support. Their collective experiences serve as a clarion call for hope and resilience amid despair. 'All Else Failed' is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of migration, the human spirit, and the power of community in times of crisis.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781804440247
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bonnier
Description:
In 2015, increasing numbers of refugees and migrants, most of them fleeing war-torn homelands, arrived by boat on the shores of Greece, setting off the greatest human displacement in Europe since WWII. As journalists reported horrific mass drownings, an ill-prepared and seemingly indifferent world looked on. Those who reached land needed food, clothing, medicine and shelter, but the international aid system broke down completely.
In a way that no one could have anticipated, volunteers arrived to help. Dana Sachs's compelling eyewitness account weaves together the lives of seven individuals and their families - including a British coal miner's daughter, a Syrian mother of six, and a jill-of-all-trades from New Zealand - who became part of this extraordinary effort. The story of their successes, and failures, is unforgettable and inspiring, and a clarion call for resilience and hope in the face of despair.
War had shattered people's lives. This is what happened next.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781804440247
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bonnier
Description:
In 2015, increasing numbers of refugees and migrants, most of them fleeing war-torn homelands, arrived by boat on the shores of Greece, setting off the greatest human displacement in Europe since WWII. As journalists reported horrific mass drownings, an ill-prepared and seemingly indifferent world looked on. Those who reached land needed food, clothing, medicine and shelter, but the international aid system broke down completely.
In a way that no one could have anticipated, volunteers arrived to help. Dana Sachs's compelling eyewitness account weaves together the lives of seven individuals and their families - including a British coal miner's daughter, a Syrian mother of six, and a jill-of-all-trades from New Zealand - who became part of this extraordinary effort. The story of their successes, and failures, is unforgettable and inspiring, and a clarion call for resilience and hope in the face of despair.
War had shattered people's lives. This is what happened next.