Date de parution : 08.2019 Format : Broché Nombre de pages : 304 Résumé : “Refreshing (and long overdue) . . . Will appeal to readers of all genders and backgrounds who want to broaden their understanding of the Arab world.” —NPR “A refreshing anthology of essays by female writers whose work cut through the many clichés of Middle East reporting. Their accounts provide honest and raw depictions, recounted from their own experiences and from other women whose stories are often overlooked when reporting on foreign policy and conflict.” — The New York Times “It has been many years since I have, at the end of a book, felt compelled immediately to start again from the beginning. . . . [A] superb compendium of reporting by Arab women . . . Intelligence and depth of insight . . . radiate[s] from these brilliant journalists.” —Bobby Ghosh, Bloomberg “Excellent.” —n+1 “A masterpiece . . . [and] an absolute must-read.” —Bust “Truly groundbreaking.” —InStyle “Powerful.” —Bustle “Incredibly eye-opening.” — Cosmopolitan “Showcases journalism at its bravest. Determination, grit and humour shine through the writing of reporters who frequently face opposition from their own families.” — The Guardian , “The Best Books of 2019” “Refreshing and revelatory . . . A rich mosaic of an often-misunderstood region . . . [that] allows the authors to represent themselves not merely as female journalists or Arabs but as full human beings.” — Ms. Magazine “Several of the[se women] have reported bravely on the conflict in Syria and the travails of women living under ISIS rule. . . . They provide a perspective and a range of contacts and ideas born of experience that had previously been largely missing.” —The New York Review of Books “These nineteen brief, riveting essays argue for a more honest, experiential approach [to journalism].” —The Times Literary Supplement “These voices and stories are much needed.” — Book Riot “In an era where the truth is put up for debate, let’s celebrate these women, who venture into conflict to get at the truth.” — Refinery29 “Remarkable [and] illuminating.” — Booklist (starred review) “[A] timely and affecting collection . . . [that] will appeal greatly to readers interested in global women’s issues, journalism, and the modern Arab world. . . . Heartrending and deeply humanistic.” — Library Journal (starred review) “Offering a blend of memoir, war reporting, cultural commentary, history, and politics, these powerful essays deliver insightful analysis.” — Publishers Weekly “These stories from the field are rare and remarkable. . . . A timely, engaging work that reveals why the journalist’s profession is so important and so endangered.” — Kirkus “Powerful [and] essential.” —BookPage “Candid, evocative and above all, daring.” —Harper's Bazaar Arabia “[A] pioneering collection . . . Journalism at its most honest and reflective.” —The Arts Desk “Provides an intimate glimpse into the courage and pressures bearing on the determined women who report on their own homelands.” — Chatham House “Inspiring and extraordinary.” — Stylist “A beautiful book of gripping and illuminating essays.” — America Magazine “A compelling and gripping read.” — Middle East Monitor “A revelation.” — The National “Out of the gloom of the Middle East, this book brims with new voices—Arab women reporting on their world as no one else has seen it. A terrific read, full of insight and surprise.” —David E. Hoffman, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Billion Dollar Spy “This...
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