I finished reading this book this morning while on my way to work. I have this conclusion that I read a lot of books on the suffering of third world countries in particular Muslim countries.
This book I believe the cover would have indicate that it’s another book regarding Muslim countries.
It’s talked about this woman named Joanna fight to gain freedom for her family. Briefly in the beginning it’s mentioned about her family history.
She talked much on the suffering of Kurds, as in many countries, there are bound to be different minorities and of course the majorities, eg. In Singapore we have the four ethnic groups, so same in her beloved country also they have many different ethnic groups but mostly all worship the same god – Allah.
She’s a mixture of Arab and Kurds so she suffered less discrimination as her father was an Arab. The downside of it was that her father was deaf and mute so since young she’s always dreamed of having to communicate freely with her father.
But that was not meant to be. Early in the 1980s, life for Kurds weren’t that devastating even though they were deprived of a lot of privileges as the main ethnic group regarded them as lowly citizen. So simple thing like owning a radio can warrant death, but at least life still passable.
Gradually with the rise of Saddam Hussein into political power, life becomes harder for them, as he persecuted many Kurds ruthlessly. Meantime, Joanna finally married her longtime secret crush, Sarbast. It was very rare for lady to be married at the age of 25, but she did just that.
Fortunately, her mother respects her decision which is ever rarer in Muslim countries. So after a long wait and disappointment, she was married to the man of her dream.
But she couldn’t enjoy the wedding of her dream, as her husband is a fighter in the mountain area (fighting for the cause of the Kurds and disseminating the truth of Saddam Hussein’s cruelty to the civilians), so she had to abandon her city life for a more primitive lifestyle in the village.
Once there she realized that life wasn’t what she would expect it to be. She had to learn quickly to be fast and vigilant in her action.
The eventful turn came when Saddam Hussein’s subordinates launched a chemical attack on their mountain village destroying their base.
They were forced to travel the tedious and strenuous journeys from villages to villages. Life would have been the same for them (refugees lifestyle), if not for the birth of their first son.
That was the turning point for Joanna and Sarbast. No parents wish for their children to grow up in such a harsh environment, and so with Joanna’s brother financial help, they escaped to England where they seek asylum status.
Currently, most of their families members are all spread over Europe with some remain in Iraq………..
After reading this book, I draw the conclusion or rather question as to why for so long thing hasn’t improve, in fact it’s worsened. And how long will it take for the country to regain the once splendors scenery and peaceful life that civilians enjoy………..
This book I believe the cover would have indicate that it’s another book regarding Muslim countries.
It’s talked about this woman named Joanna fight to gain freedom for her family. Briefly in the beginning it’s mentioned about her family history.
She talked much on the suffering of Kurds, as in many countries, there are bound to be different minorities and of course the majorities, eg. In Singapore we have the four ethnic groups, so same in her beloved country also they have many different ethnic groups but mostly all worship the same god – Allah.
She’s a mixture of Arab and Kurds so she suffered less discrimination as her father was an Arab. The downside of it was that her father was deaf and mute so since young she’s always dreamed of having to communicate freely with her father.
But that was not meant to be. Early in the 1980s, life for Kurds weren’t that devastating even though they were deprived of a lot of privileges as the main ethnic group regarded them as lowly citizen. So simple thing like owning a radio can warrant death, but at least life still passable.
Gradually with the rise of Saddam Hussein into political power, life becomes harder for them, as he persecuted many Kurds ruthlessly. Meantime, Joanna finally married her longtime secret crush, Sarbast. It was very rare for lady to be married at the age of 25, but she did just that.
Fortunately, her mother respects her decision which is ever rarer in Muslim countries. So after a long wait and disappointment, she was married to the man of her dream.
But she couldn’t enjoy the wedding of her dream, as her husband is a fighter in the mountain area (fighting for the cause of the Kurds and disseminating the truth of Saddam Hussein’s cruelty to the civilians), so she had to abandon her city life for a more primitive lifestyle in the village.
Once there she realized that life wasn’t what she would expect it to be. She had to learn quickly to be fast and vigilant in her action.
The eventful turn came when Saddam Hussein’s subordinates launched a chemical attack on their mountain village destroying their base.
They were forced to travel the tedious and strenuous journeys from villages to villages. Life would have been the same for them (refugees lifestyle), if not for the birth of their first son.
That was the turning point for Joanna and Sarbast. No parents wish for their children to grow up in such a harsh environment, and so with Joanna’s brother financial help, they escaped to England where they seek asylum status.
Currently, most of their families members are all spread over Europe with some remain in Iraq………..
After reading this book, I draw the conclusion or rather question as to why for so long thing hasn’t improve, in fact it’s worsened. And how long will it take for the country to regain the once splendors scenery and peaceful life that civilians enjoy………..
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thx for the comment.....will have the opporunity.....
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