From ‘Unbound’……It’s A Human Thing To Do……‘Everybody Must Get Stoned’ - Bob Dylan……….
by Bernie Bell - 09:53 on 22 June 2023
From ‘Unbound’ - https://unbound.com/ ……
“Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events and activities that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and promotes a better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.
The theme this year is 'compassion', and we've chosen a selection of Unbound books that help us widen our circles of compassion and understand the experiences of others.
Take a look below.
DORO
‘This is Doro and he is beautiful.’
So begins the extraordinary story of Doro Ģoumãňęh, who faced an unimaginable series of adversities on his journey from persecution in The Gambia to refuge in France.
In 2019, during one of his many attempts to reach Europe, Doro was rescued by the boat Sea-Watch 3 where he met volunteer Brendan Woodhouse. Told through both Doro’s and Brendan’s perspectives, Doro touches on questions of policy and politics, brutality and bravery, survival and belonging – issues that confront refugees everywhere.
Pre-order DORO (out on Thursday)
The Good Immigrant
The Good Immigrant has been hailed as a modern classic and credited with reshaping the discussion about race in contemporary Britain. It brings together a stellar cast of the country’s most exciting voices to reflect on why immigrants come to the UK, why they stay and what it means to be ‘other’ in a place that doesn’t seem to want you, doesn’t truly accept you – however many generations you’ve been here – but still needs you for its diversity monitoring forms.
Border Crossings
Chowdhury's story echoes the experience of thousands of Western Muslims who since 9/11 have been subjected to a constant barrage of questions that cast doubt over the very goodness of their faith. It is the story of a man who cries when England win the Ashes, yet still finds himself screaming in the face of racism and religious bigotry. This timely book powerfully rejects the poisonous narrative that Muslims can no longer be trusted as honest citizens of the West.
A Country of Refuge
Most of the refugee stories we read about in the media are negative. But the reality for those fleeing persecution is more often about the emotional scars of torture and the struggles of building a new life. This anthology of new writings on asylum seekers is intended to directly challenge the negative press given to those seeking a safe haven on these shores as well as serving as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Buy A COUNTRY OF REFUGE (ebook)
Song
Set in the 19th-century, a young boy, Song travels from China to British Guiana to seek his fortune. He begins his new life as an indentured labourer on a sugar plantation, eventually finding success as a gold prospector. Yet not all his dreams are realised; he never succeeds in sharing his wealth with his family back in China, nor is he accepted into the ruling colonial class. He is between places, between peoples, and increasingly aware that his circumstances of birth carry more weight than his accomplishments or good deeds.
Buy SONG (First Edition Hardback)
ONES TO WATCH
March 2024
20+ essays from known and new writers on (in)fertility and baby loss, and their interaction with motherhood.
Writing in progress
An exquisite collection of shape-shifting tales from two magical artist storytellers.
Writing in progress
The wait is over. After twenty years, Meades delivers his gargantuan new novel.
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It’s A Human Thing To Do….
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‘Everybody Must Get Stoned’ - Bob Dylan……….
https://archaeologyorkney.com/2023/06/21/stone-me-podcast/
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Here’s one I made earlier…. https://theorkneynews.scot/2021/05/03/the-varied-worlds-of-paul-gallico/
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