Helen Benedict Libros

Helen Benedict, award-winning British-American professor of journalism at Columbia University, teams up with Syrian writer and refugee, Eyad Awwadawnan, to present the stories of five refugees who have endured long and dangerous journeys from the Middle East and Africa to Greece.Hasan, Asmahan, Evans, Mursal and Calvin each tell their story, tracing the trajectory of their lives from homes and families in Syria, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Cameroon to the brutal refugee camps, where they are trapped in a strange and hostile world.These are compelling, first-person stories of resilience, suffering and hope, told in a depth rarely seen in non-fiction, partly because one of the authors is a refugee himself, and partly because both authors spent years getting to know the interviewees and winning their trust. The women and men in this book tell their stories in their own words, retaining control and dignity, while revealing intimate and heartfelt scenes from their lives. --amazon.com

"Hilma, an American painter of fifty-eight, goes to the beautiful island of Samos to escape a family tragedy by swimming and hiking and trying to forget. But on one of these swims, she finds a small Syrian girl floating unconscious in a life jacket. Hilma saves her but quickly becomes obsessed with the idea of adopting the girl, whose mother and father, she assumes, have drowned, as so many refugees do. The child's mother, Farah, did not drown, however, but has turned up in the refugee camp on the island, frantically worried about what became of her child after their boat sank in the sea. Waiting for her on the island are her mother, Leila; her two little brothers; and Leila's friends, Amina and Nafisa, each of whom has their own backstory that weaves through the tale. As the novel evolves through the women's daily lives at the camp and their backstories in Syria and Sudan, Hilma's increasing obsession with the child pitches her into direct conflict with Farah and her family. Eventually, it becomes clear that Hilma is obsessed because she accidently killed her own granddaughter, which blinds her to the fact that she is trying to steal a child from the very people she thinks she wants to help. The book's climax comes in the final scenes in the courtroom, when the judge, Solomon-like, must decide who is the real mother and to whom the child will go"--

Focusing on the experiences of five women who served in Iraq from 2003 to 2006, this book explores their struggles and isolation in a male-dominated military environment. It highlights the unique challenges these soldiers faced, shedding light on issues of sexual assault and the emotional toll of combat. Their powerful narratives serve as a poignant reminder of the often-overlooked realities of female service members, making it a compelling companion to the documentary "The Invisible War."

Set in 1960, the story follows Penelope, who is reluctantly adjusting to life on the secluded Seychelle Islands after her husband, Rupert, is assigned there as a diplomat. As her children delight in the island's allure and its ancient magic, Rupert becomes infatuated with a local woman, leading to unforeseen dangers for their family. The narrative explores themes of temptation, cultural enchantment, and the complexities of family dynamics in a colonial setting.

Exploring the profound impact of war, this narrative delves into the emotional and psychological scars borne by soldiers, refugees, and their loved ones. It offers a poignant look at the struggles they face as they navigate the challenges of reintegration, trauma, and the search for healing. The story emphasizes the interconnectedness of their experiences, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amidst the devastation of conflict.

Psychosociální rádce pro oběti znásilnění s praktickými návody, jak si pomoci sám a jak mohou pomoci ostatní. Kniha je doplněna o adresář s kontakty na organizace a zařízení, která obětem znásilnění pomáhají, a na linky důvěry a linky krizové intervence v ČR a na Slovensku. Kniha je vhodná nejen pro oběti a jejich blízké, ale také pro osoby, které se s nimi setkávají v rámci své práce: pracovníky z řad policie, zdravotnický personál a poradce krizových center. Pomůže jim pochopit čím oběť prochází a jak ji pomoci.

Hals über Kopf verliebt sich Joyce in den griechischen Matrosen Nikos und folgt ihm auf eine kleine Insel im Mittelmeer. Dort erlebt sie eine völlig andere Kultur und Mentalität: die strengen Gesetze der Dorfgemeinschaft, religiöse Passionen, das griechische Familienleben und die harte Arbeit auf dem kargen Land. Doch Joyce gefällt ihr neues Leben auf dem Hof der Schwiegereltern, und sie gewöhnt sich immer mehr an ihre neue griechische Identität. Bis die Sehnsucht nach Nikos, der sich ständig auf See befindet, immer größer wird und sie eines Tages dem Engländer Alex begegnet ...