The Lightless Sky: My Journey to Safety as a Child Refugee
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Chapter 1
In 2008 two ordinary people were invited to Jordan – and decided to visit Israel/Palestine as well. Their trip had anything but ordinary consequences. Knowing very little about the history and politics of Israel and Palestine, Monica and Roger found themselves face to face with the realities of the legacy of Britain’s colonial rule. Why didn’t I know? Britain’s Legacy in Palestine is an eye opening, moving and personal story that encourages the reader to believe that they too can find a meaningful purpose which gives hope in a world so short of hope. To mark the publication of the book, we are holding a special online event on 17th December 2024. Denis Nowlan, Executive Director of Initiatives of Change UK, will be in conversation with Author Monica Spooner, founder of the Balfour Project, and Andrew Whitley, its Chair. This is an opportunity to hear how a bold individual initiative can have national and international implications.
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23 Chapters
320 Pages
Gulwali Passarlay was sent away from Afghanistan at the age of twelve, after his father was killed in a gun battle with the US Army. He made a twelve-month odyssey across Europe, spending time in prisons, suffering hunger, making a terrifying journey across the Mediterranean in a tiny boat, and enduring a desolate month in the camp at Calais.
Somehow he survived, and made it to Britain, where he was fostered, sent to school, and won a place at a top university. He was chosen to carry the Olympic torch in 2012. One boy’s experience is the central story of our times. This powerful memoir celebrates the triumph of courage over adversity.
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