Description
Discover the profound realities of life in the world's largest refugee camp with 'City of Thorns'. This compelling narrative offers an unfiltered glimpse into Dadaab, Kenya, a place viewed through various lenses—as a humanitarian crisis, a media hotspot, and a community of resilience. Authored by Ben Rawlence, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781846275890) weaves together the poignant stories of nine unforgettable residents, including Guled, a former child soldier, and Kheyro, a schoolgirl whose dreams hinge on education. Spanning 400 pages, Rawlence captures the harsh but vibrant existence within Dadaab, where survival often depends on luck and scarce resources. 'City of Thorns' not only highlights individual experiences but also examines the complex political forces that perpetuate the refugee dilemma. This gripping tale is essential reading for those interested in human rights, refugee stories, and current global issues. Order your copy of 'City of Thorns' today to understand the human stories behind the headlines. For delivery, we ensure safe and reliable shipping services, so your book arrives promptly at your doorstep. Dive into the narrative that merges personal struggle with international significance and illuminate yourself about life in Dadaab.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846275890
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 400
Description:
To the charity workers, Dadaab refugee camp is a humanitarian crisis; to the Kenyan government, it is a 'nursery for terrorists'; to the western media, it is a dangerous no-go area; but to its half a million residents, it is their last resort.
Situated hundreds of miles from any other settlement, deep within the inhospitable desert of northern Kenya where only thorn bushes grow, Dadaab is a city like no other. Its buildings are made from mud, sticks or plastic, its entire economy is grey, and its citizens survive on rations and luck. Over the course of four years, Ben Rawlence became a first-hand witness to a strange and desperate limbo-land, getting to know many of those who have come there seeking sanctuary. Among them are Guled, a former child soldier who lives for football; Nisho, who scrapes an existence by pushing a wheelbarrow and dreaming of riches; Tawane, the indomitable youth leader; and schoolgirl Kheyro, whose future hangs upon her education.
In City of Thorns, Rawlence interweaves the stories of nine individuals to show what life is like in the camp and to sketch the wider political forces that keep the refugees trapped there. Lucid, vivid and illuminating, here is an urgent human story with deep international repercussions, brought to life through the people who call Dadaab home.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846275890
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 400
Description:
To the charity workers, Dadaab refugee camp is a humanitarian crisis; to the Kenyan government, it is a 'nursery for terrorists'; to the western media, it is a dangerous no-go area; but to its half a million residents, it is their last resort.
Situated hundreds of miles from any other settlement, deep within the inhospitable desert of northern Kenya where only thorn bushes grow, Dadaab is a city like no other. Its buildings are made from mud, sticks or plastic, its entire economy is grey, and its citizens survive on rations and luck. Over the course of four years, Ben Rawlence became a first-hand witness to a strange and desperate limbo-land, getting to know many of those who have come there seeking sanctuary. Among them are Guled, a former child soldier who lives for football; Nisho, who scrapes an existence by pushing a wheelbarrow and dreaming of riches; Tawane, the indomitable youth leader; and schoolgirl Kheyro, whose future hangs upon her education.
In City of Thorns, Rawlence interweaves the stories of nine individuals to show what life is like in the camp and to sketch the wider political forces that keep the refugees trapped there. Lucid, vivid and illuminating, here is an urgent human story with deep international repercussions, brought to life through the people who call Dadaab home.