What We Remember Will Be Saved
A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry
- Publisher: Broadleaf Books (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2023
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Publisher's Description
A woman who sewed her city into a dress. A musician who rescued his ancient songs. A couple who rebuilt their pharmacy. In an era of mass migration, journalist Stephanie Saldana crosses nine countries to give voice to stories from the people of Iraq...
Endorsements (6)
“Stephanie Saldaña long ago proved herself a poetic and perceptive essayist. In this book, she also proves herself a courageous one. Following refugees into the darkest and most dangerous spaces of recent history, she documents journeys that are about much more than bare survival, at once wrenching and radiant.”
“Amid the ashes of war and unimaginable losses in Iraq and Syria, there is beauty, to which Stephanie Saldaña bears witness in this indelible work that should be read widely and deeply.”
“This compassionate, fiercely humane collection of stories is exquisitely composed, an act of deepest grace. It is a compendium of precious preservation.”
“An emotional and thought-provoking book that provides an insightful, moving, and nuanced portrayal of the refugee experience. I felt each and every word. I was there!”
“Beautiful, heartbreaking, and full of lush detail of creation and recreation. A profound journey of listening, of honest witness.”
“Saldaña's gorgeous new book reminds us of the breathtaking individuality of the men, women, and children seeking refuge around the world.”
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