War and Me, Faleeha Hassan
War and Me, Faleeha Hassan
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War and Me
A Memoir

Author: Faleeha Hassan, William Hutchins

Narrator: Christine Tawfik

Unabridged: 12 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2022

Synopsis

An intimate memoir about coming of age in a tight-knit working-class family during Iraq’s seemingly endless series of wars.Faleeha Hassan became intimately acquainted with loss and fear while growing up in Najaf, Iraq. Now, in a deeply personal account of her life, she remembers those she has loved and lost.As a young woman, Faleeha hated seeing her father and brother go off to fight, and when she needed to reach them, she broke all the rules by traveling alone to the war’s front lines—just one of many shocking and moving examples of her resilient spirit. Later, after building a life in the US, she realizes that she will coexist with war for most of the years of her life and chooses to focus on education for herself and her children. In a world on fire, she finds courage, compassion, and a voice.A testament to endurance and a window into unique aspects of life in the Middle East, Faleeha’s memoir offers an intimate perspective on something wars can’t touch—the loving bonds of family.

About Faleeha Hassan

Faleeha Hassan is a poet, playwright, writer, teacher, and editor who earned her master’s degree in Arabic literature and has published twenty-five books. A nominee for both the Pulitzer and Pushcart Prizes, she is the first woman to write poetry for children in Iraq. Her poems have been translated into twenty-one languages, and she has received numerous awards throughout the Middle East. Hassan is a member of the Iraq Literary Women’s Association, the Sinonu Association in Denmark, the Society of Poets Beyond Limits, and Poets of the World Community. Born in Iraq, she now resides in the United States.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on September 26, 2022

TITLE: WAR AND ME AUTHOR: Faleeha Hassan PUB DATE: 08.01.2022 Now Available SYNOPSIS: Swipe Above Powerful Eye Opening Uplifting I was weary reading about war and the casualties of those who lived through the horrors. I knew that it would be difficult and maybe even triggering, but I am glad I did. I l......more

Goodreads review by Scott on July 09, 2022

Iraq has encountered consistent upheaval for the past half-century. Most Americans know parts of that story from the news. What most Americans, like myself, don’t know is what that story looks like on the ground, in individual lives. They don’t appreciate how US policy has affected common life, main......more

Goodreads review by Dana on July 13, 2022

The cover of this book immediately had my attention. It's absolutely gorgeous!! I was also pleasantly surprised when I removed the dust jacket. I have such a love for memoirs. When Over The River PR reached out to me to join the virtual book tour, I immediately said yes! There's just something about......more

Goodreads review by Susie on July 24, 2022

Growing up in '80s and '90s Iraq, Faleeha Hassan came of age surrounded by war and violence. Despite all the barriers standing in her way, she refused to give up on her education and passion for writing. In this memoir, Hassan shares her perspective of the Iraq War and her experiences as a woman poe......more

Goodreads review by Hena on January 14, 2023

Conflicted about this one. I appreciated hearing what living through multiple wars in Iraq was like and how the author paved a path for herself as a teacher and writer. However, her coverage of various topics was uneven, too too much in some places and not enough in others. The writing is also so-so......more

Quotes

“Highly recommended…and impressively enhanced in presentation by the narrative skills of Christine Tawfik. …an extraordinary listening event and one which will have special appeal and interest to listeners with an interest in women's biographies and memoirs.” —Midwest Book Review“Hassan renders her harrowing experiences in an authentic, heartfelt manner, offering important testimony of personal and national courage. A beautifully wrought memoir from a pioneering Iraqi author.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Iraqi poet Faleeha Hassan (A Butterfly’s Voice) revisits a lifetime defined by war in this devastating and gorgeous work…While a sobering narrative, Hassan’s intelligence and resilience combine to yield an incredibly powerful look at the ripple effects of warfare. Her poignant tale of survival is one that readers won’t soon forget.” —Publishers Weekly

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