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Voices from the ´Jungle´: Stories from the Calais Refugee Camp
Calais Writers
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Description for Voices from the ´Jungle´: Stories from the Calais Refugee Camp
Paperback. A collection of stories by refugees in the former Calais camp which describe their lives in the camp and their thoughts on the future. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFN; JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Often called the 'Jungle', the refugee camp near Calais in Northern France epitomises for many the suffering, uncertainty and violence which characterises the situation of refugees in Europe today. But the media soundbites we hear ignore the voices of the people who lived there - people who have travelled to Europe from conflict-torn countries such as Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan and Eritrea: people with astounding stories, who are looking for peace and a better future. Voices from the 'Jungle' is a collection of these stories. Through its pages, the refugees speak to us in powerful, vivid language. They ... Read more
Often called the 'Jungle', the refugee camp near Calais in Northern France epitomises for many the suffering, uncertainty and violence which characterises the situation of refugees in Europe today. But the media soundbites we hear ignore the voices of the people who lived there - people who have travelled to Europe from conflict-torn countries such as Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan and Eritrea: people with astounding stories, who are looking for peace and a better future. Voices from the 'Jungle' is a collection of these stories. Through its pages, the refugees speak to us in powerful, vivid language. They ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745399683
SKU
V9780745399683
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-22
About Calais Writers
The 'Calais Writers' of Voices from the 'Jungle' (Pluto, 2017) include Africa, Riaz Ahmad, Eritrea, Ali Haghooei, Babak Inaloo, Mani, Milkesa, Shaheen Ahmed Wali, Shaqib, Teddy and Haris Haider. All are former inhabitants of the Calais refugee camp.
Reviews for Voices from the ´Jungle´: Stories from the Calais Refugee Camp
'A vital testimony to the resilience of those who spent days, weeks and months living in the Calais refugee camp'
Wasafiri 'Gives those who have been ignored, dehumanised and abused because of who they are the platform they deserve to explain the reality of life as a refugee'
Morning Star 'Read this powerful book'
Counterfire 'Home is ... Read more
Wasafiri 'Gives those who have been ignored, dehumanised and abused because of who they are the platform they deserve to explain the reality of life as a refugee'
Morning Star 'Read this powerful book'
Counterfire 'Home is ... Read more