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It is almost always easier to learn about history through historical fiction or current world events through memoirs, and this book is no exception. Daoud Hari gives us a harrowing account of his experiences translating for various media outlets in the Darfur region. The violence in Darfur, especially toward women and children, is unspeakable. Though not overly graphic, it is still difficult to read in spots.
Similar to the plight of the Kurds, the people of Darfur have had their lives shattered due to boundaries set by people not of their region. This brief, engaging book will not only enlighten you to the situation in Darfur, but will also make you question the wisdom of meddling in other countries’ affairs at all.
2008, 189 pp.
Rating: 4
I didn’t even know that there were books on the plight of Dafur. (Shows how out of the loop I am.) Thanks for reading this if only to put it on my radar. I’ll have to check it out.
Also helps if I could spell Darfur, huh?
i think our governments should do some more proactive task in Darfur. the UN is not doing a very good job in resolving the crisis in Darfur.
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