I purchased my copy from Bolen Books
Illustrated by Dan Williams
Published by Viking
an imprint of Penguin Canada
a division of Penguin Random House Canada
Published in 2018
This narrative poem gives a voice to refugees. Hosseini writes of the love they have for their country, of the memories of better times. He writes of the love they have for their family and the desire for a better life. I'm overwhelmed by the sacrifice, by the courage, by the hope and I wonder what I would do. Could I be that brave?
Because many of us are fortunate enough not to be in this situation, we may see refugees as other. Hosseini helps us to see their humanity. Look back in your family tree, you may be fortunate enough to be a descendant...
In the 1800s, my maternal Icelandic ancestors were squeezed onto a ship like cattle. Due to inclimate weather conditions, half of the populations had no choice but to leave. They could only take a few belongings. They had no idea what awaited when they docked. They hoped a new life, a new home.
After reading this book... After researching your family genealogy... You may ask, how can I help?
4 Ways You Can Support Refugees
8 practical ways to help refugees
UNHCR Canada
The note on the dust jacket reads...
'Khaled Hosseini will donate author proceeds from this book to UNCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and to The Khaled Hosseini Foundation to help fund life-saving relief efforts to help refugees around the globe.'
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