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Discover the powerful and poignant memoir, No Friend But the Mountains, a profound tale that reveals the harrowing experiences of Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani. This compelling book, written on a smuggled mobile phone during his unlawful detention on Manus Island, is not just a narrative; it is a cry for justice and a testament to human resilience. Authored in Farsi and expertly translated, Boochani's lyrical prose intricately unfolds the struggles of incarceration and the relentless fight for freedom. With 416 pages of gripping honesty, this award-winning national bestseller captures the essence of survival amid adversity.
Winner of prestigious accolades such as the Victorian Premier's Literary Prize for Literature and the National Biography Award, No Friend But the Mountains stands as a unique voice against the backdrop of Australia's immigration policies. It has earned acclaim from notable figures who describe it as a 'devastating witness' and a 'harrowing read.' This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of policies that dehumanize.
Experience the beauty and brutality of truth through Boochani's words, and join the conversation about humanity, freedom, and the plight of refugees. This B-format paperback edition, released by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2019, is a must-have for your bookshelf or for gifting to those who value compelling literature. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of history that sheds light on contemporary injustices.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784942
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 416
Description:
'Our government jailed his body, but his soul remained that of a free man.' Richard Flanagan
In 2013, Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani was illegally and indefinitely detained on Manus Island.
This book is the result. Written on a smuggled mobile phone and translated from Farsi, it is a voice of witness, an act of survival. A lyric first-hand account. A cry of resistance. A vivid portrait through six years of incarceration and exile that - against all the odds - became an award-winning national bestseller.
WINNER OF THE VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY PRIZE FOR LITERATURE, AND THE PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019
WINNER OF THE NSW PREMIER'S AWARD 2019
WINNER OF THE ABIA GENERAL NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2019
INAUGURAL WINNER OF THE BEHROUZ BOOCHANI AWARD FOR SERVICES TO ANTHROPOLOGY
FINALIST FOR THE TERZANI PRIZE 2020
LONGLISTED FOR THE COLIN RODERICK LITERARY AWARD 2019
PRAISE FOR NO FRIEND BUT THE MOUNTAINS
'Bears lucid, poetic and devastating witness to the insane barbarity enacted in our name.' Michelle de Kretser
'A poetic, yet harrowing read, and every Australian household should have a copy.' Maxine Beneba Clarke
'A powerful account ... made me feel ashamed and outraged. Behrouz's writing is lyrical and poetic, though the horrors he describes are unspeakable.' Sofie Laguna
'A shattering book every Australian should read.' Benjamin Law
'A magnificent writer. To understand the true nature of what it is that we have done, every Australian, beginning with the prime minister, should read Behrouz
Winner of prestigious accolades such as the Victorian Premier's Literary Prize for Literature and the National Biography Award, No Friend But the Mountains stands as a unique voice against the backdrop of Australia's immigration policies. It has earned acclaim from notable figures who describe it as a 'devastating witness' and a 'harrowing read.' This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of policies that dehumanize.
Experience the beauty and brutality of truth through Boochani's words, and join the conversation about humanity, freedom, and the plight of refugees. This B-format paperback edition, released by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2019, is a must-have for your bookshelf or for gifting to those who value compelling literature. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of history that sheds light on contemporary injustices.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784942
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 416
Description:
'Our government jailed his body, but his soul remained that of a free man.' Richard Flanagan
In 2013, Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani was illegally and indefinitely detained on Manus Island.
This book is the result. Written on a smuggled mobile phone and translated from Farsi, it is a voice of witness, an act of survival. A lyric first-hand account. A cry of resistance. A vivid portrait through six years of incarceration and exile that - against all the odds - became an award-winning national bestseller.
WINNER OF THE VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY PRIZE FOR LITERATURE, AND THE PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019
WINNER OF THE NSW PREMIER'S AWARD 2019
WINNER OF THE ABIA GENERAL NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2019
INAUGURAL WINNER OF THE BEHROUZ BOOCHANI AWARD FOR SERVICES TO ANTHROPOLOGY
FINALIST FOR THE TERZANI PRIZE 2020
LONGLISTED FOR THE COLIN RODERICK LITERARY AWARD 2019
PRAISE FOR NO FRIEND BUT THE MOUNTAINS
'Bears lucid, poetic and devastating witness to the insane barbarity enacted in our name.' Michelle de Kretser
'A poetic, yet harrowing read, and every Australian household should have a copy.' Maxine Beneba Clarke
'A powerful account ... made me feel ashamed and outraged. Behrouz's writing is lyrical and poetic, though the horrors he describes are unspeakable.' Sofie Laguna
'A shattering book every Australian should read.' Benjamin Law
'A magnificent writer. To understand the true nature of what it is that we have done, every Australian, beginning with the prime minister, should read Behrouz