Anthologies of Exiled Literature edited by Jennifer Langer published by Five Leaves: THE BEND IN THE ROAD: REFUGEES WRITING

Description

Refugees bring with them a new culture, language and perspective. The writer in exile can be a link between cultures, nations and peoples. Exile is one of the earliest phenomena of human existence.

In this book, recent refugees describe their lives in fiction, poetry and memories. Most of the contributors are well-known in their countries of origin – Miroslav Jancic (Bosnia), Sherko Bekas (Kurdistan), Buland Al-Haidari (Iraq), Pius Ngandu Nkashama (Zaire), Maxamed Ibraahim ‘Hadraawi’ (Somalia) and many more.

As well as refugees’ own writing, The Bend In The Road includes an outline of the political history and literary tradition of the countries covered.

Jennifer Langer, herself the daughter of refugees, works in refugee education in London.

“This book should be compulsory reading for every Home Office official and immigration appeals adjudicator.” Race and Class.

“The breadth of the material is impressive.” Times Educational Supplement.

Those publications are available from selected bookshops and direct from

Five Leaves Publications
14a Long Row
Nottingham
NG1 2DH
0115 8373097
info@fiveleaves.co.uk
www.fiveleaves.co.uk

We also run a bookshop, see www.fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk
National Winner, Independent Bookshop of the Year
The British Book Awards 2018