Baddawi by Leila Abdelrazaq
Baddawi explores the childhood of the author's father from a determinedly boy's-eye view as he witnesses the world crumbling around him and attempts to carry on, forging his own path in the midst of terrible uncertainty. Ahmed was raised in the refugee camp of Baddawi in northern Lebanon, one of many thousands of children born to Palestinians who fled (or were expelled from) their homeland during the 1948 war that established the state of Israel. Ahmad's dogged pursuit of education and opportunity echoes the journey of the Palestinian people, as they make the best of their existing circumstances while remaining determined to one day return to their homeland.
"Ahmed is a boy living in a refugee camp in Lebanon and just one of many that had to flee his Palestinian homeland during the warHis circumstances do not keep him from dreaming of opportunities or returning home. The story of Ahmed is one that is relevant in today's world but takes place in 1948." -- Young Adult Library Services Association
"It's an important story, presenting a personal account of a seemingly endless conflict that is far too often contextualized in terms of ideology, rather than human life. Historical contextthe sectarian violence of Lebanon in the '70ssheds light on key events often lost in the rhetoric, for a welcome look at the people caught up in endless political strife." Publishers Weekly
"At turns heartbreaking and humorous, this coming-of-age story is a must read. Leila Abdelrazaq tells the story of her father Ahmad's childhood growing up as a Palestinian refugee . . . . Abdelrazaq uses black and white illustration to great effect, playing with negative and positive space. The book's continuing relevance makes it all the more powerful." Allyce Amidon, Foreword Reviews
"It's an important story, presenting a personal account of a seemingly endless conflict that is far too often contextualized in terms of ideology, rather than human life. Historical contextthe sectarian violence of Lebanon in the '70ssheds light on key events often lost in the rhetoric, for a welcome look at the people caught up in endless political strife." Publishers Weekly
"At turns heartbreaking and humorous, this coming-of-age story is a must read. Leila Abdelrazaq tells the story of her father Ahmad's childhood growing up as a Palestinian refugee . . . . Abdelrazaq uses black and white illustration to great effect, playing with negative and positive space. The book's continuing relevance makes it all the more powerful." Allyce Amidon, Foreword Reviews
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| ISBN 13 | 9781935982401 |
| ISBN 10 | 1935982400 |
| Title | Baddawi |
| Author | Leila Abdelrazaq |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Just World Books |
| Year published | 2015-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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