Beyond Borders: A Social Exposition Through Short Contemporary Fictions - Couverture souple

Dieudonne, Naomie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0692913750 ISBN 13 : 9780692913758

Editeur : Villard & McCauley, 2017

Synopsis

Much more than the journey of immigrants, this book narrates stories of what if?
Beyond Borders underscores the impact of terrorism on race relations in America, human tragedy, and love.
In Fog and Fire, Panama carries the burden of his mentor; Father Gabriele, a priest, and staunch advocate of immigrants’ rights, who is murdered following riots in Brooklyn, protesting the president’s executive order for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. A nephew born on 9/11, the same day he suffers a devastating loss, Panama struggles to defend the nation he’s come to love. As America is once again under siege after another terror attack, everything changes.
In Passport Tattooed, A prominent pastor’s daughter is abducted. Her dream of traveling the world has turned into a nightmare, as she is ensnared in the dark world of human sex trafficking.
40 Days & 40 Nights, tells the story of Joshua, who was born with the gift of discernment, which has propelled him to great wealth. The year is 2070. Joshua has lost everything. He looks back through the years and discovers the true meaning of life.
In The Mug Shop, Kyle is baffled by what he thinks he sees. It prompts him to wonder about faith. Through a mysterious woman, Kyle discovers the cure to assuage his remorse. .
Review
Steady-handed and beautifully balanced. Naomie Dieudonne illustrates the "what ifs" of immigrants' life in America. Highly recommended reading. Naomie Dieudonne is a passionate writer. -Black Media "Koze Lakay"

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

For the past decade, Naomie Dieudonne has been a poet, short story writer, television host, and human rights advocate. Her objective, Naomie affirms, has been not to turn a deaf ear to what is plaguing underprivileged communities. Naomie Dieudonne has recently laucned a literary and community affiars magazine.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Villard & McCauley
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0692913750
• ISBN 13: 9780692913758
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 161
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible