by Lucy Popescu (Editor), Lucy Popescu (Editor), A.L. Kennedy (Contributor), William Boyd (Contributor), Sebastian Barry (Contributor), Hanif Kureshi (Contributor)
A Country of Refuge is a poignant, thought-provoking and timely anthology of writing on asylum seekers from some of Britain and Ireland's most influential voices, among them Sebastian Barry, William Boyd, A. L. Kennedy and Hanif Kureshi. Compiled and edited by human rights activist and writer Lucy Popescu, this powerful collection of short fiction, memoir, poetry and essays explores what it really means to be a refugee: to flee from conflict, poverty and terror; to have to leave your home and family behind; and to undertake a perilous journey, only to arrive on less than welcoming shores. These writings are a testament to the strength of the human spirit. The contributors articulate simple truths about migration that will challenge the way we think about and act towards the dispossessed and those forced to seek a safe place to call home.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Unbound
Published: 02 Jun 2016
ISBN 10: 1783522682
ISBN 13: 9781783522682
Book Overview: An acutely relevant and thought-provoking anthology of fiction, memoir, poetry and essays on asylum seekers, from some of Britain and Ireland's most influential writers.