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The New Odyssey
The New Odyssey: The Story of Europe's Refugee Crisis | Patrick Kingsley
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Europe is facing a wave of migration unmatched since the end of World War II - and no one has reported on this crisis in more depth or breadth than the Guardian's migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley. Throughout 2015, Kingsley travelled to 17 countries along the migrant trail, meeting hundreds of refugees making epic odysseys across deserts, seas and mountains to reach the holy grail of Europe. This is Kingsley's unparalleled account of who these voyagers are. It's about why they keep coming, and how they do it. It's about the smugglers who help them on their way, and the coastguards who rescue them at the other end. The volunteers that feed them, the hoteliers that house them, and the border guards trying to keep them out. And the politicians looking the other way. The New Odyssey is a work of original, bold reporting written with a perfect mix of compassion and authority by the journalist who knows the subject better than any other.
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Erynecki
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I‘m almost finished with this powerful and important book about the story of refugees migrating from Syria, Eritrea, and other besieged homelands, to Europe — who they are, why they are fleeing their homes and countries, and how they are getting to Europe. If you want to better understand the people behind the headlines of this modern refugee crisis, this really is a must read.

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Ayma1326
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No matter your opinion on the refugee crisis I feel this book is important for everyone to read!!!

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Expandingbookshelf
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This is too important not to read.

This is an incredibly well-written book about a vital subject. While I wish the author spent more time speaking to the women on this journey (I imagine their experience, especially those traveling alone or with children, was very different from the many men the he wrote about) this book is a compelling and empathetic introduction to a crisis that has no end in sight.

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Erynecki
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I picked this up several weeks ago, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I'm looking forward to making some good progress with it his weekend.

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bookwormmichelle
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Loved this! With personal stories, interviews and actually traveling with refugees, the author explores our current crisis and calls for us to do better.

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I-read-and-eat
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Nothing by or about MLK but I feel this book continues on in the same spirit. Exposing great human suffering and asking the reader to see the humanity in all people. And the obligation we all have to love and care for our fellow humans, no matter their skin colour, religion, social background and so on. We are all in this together, we are all human and we all deserve love and kindness.

#inspiredbyMLKjr #readjanuary @RealLifeReading

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I-read-and-eat
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This book is a must-read for everyone! We will all be affected by the refugee crisis one way or another and it's so important to know the story of why and how they fled their country. A very #inspiring book. It made me even more willing to help these people when I can. And made me aware of the unspeakable things they had to endure. It's a book about the entire journey, including smuggers, rescue teams and several refugee stories. #photoadaynov16

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#bookmail is the best mail! Can't wait to dive into Kingsley's book. He made a journey through Europe and the Middle East to document the stories of refugees. I always feel it's important to know more about current events. And for a healthy dosage of escapism to keep me sane: The Time Traveler's Wife. I #blamelitlsy for this buy 😉

BooksRockMyWorld Time Traveler's Wife was a great read, but mever heard of the other book. Sound very interesting! And heartbreaking... 8y
Kalalalatja Where is that edition of the Time Traveler's Wife from? I love the cover! 😍 8y
I-read-and-eat @Kalalalatja It's from the vintage magic collection. Vintage always has the best cover, simple and elegant 😊 8y
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yayeahyeah Oh wow I hadn't heard of the Patrick Kingsley but it sounds amazing - he's an incredible writer! 8y
I-read-and-eat @BooksRockMyWorld I only read the backflap so far and was already almost crying. A young pregnant teacher refugee, scared to lose her baby on the dangerous road. Reality can make the most heartbreaking story 😢 8y
Centique I love Audrey Niffenger to the moon and back! 😍😍😍 8y
I-read-and-eat @yayeahyeah I have never read any of his work but the prologue is beautiful. Great style! 8y
I-read-and-eat @Centique This is my first book by her, but I already have my eye on some others 😉 Hope I'll love her as much as you do 😊 8y
Kalalalatja @I-read-and-eat awesome, thanks! 👍 8y
BooksRockMyWorld @I-read-and-eat oh, yeah... better part of the refugee wave went through (my country) Croatia. Fo almost a year we had camps here, one of my best friends was workinh there... Such heartbreaking stories. I'm glad there is a book on it, this should be properly documented. 8y
BooksRockMyWorld Sorry for the typos... Fatique and mobile phone typing don't mix well. 8y
I-read-and-eat @BooksRockMyWorld Haha I know the situation, thank God for autocorrect 😉 Yeah it's such a major even with a huge impact on the entire world. (Or it will have before it's over). My mom worked at a local shelter here in the Netherlands. I am so proud at her for that! There is so much hate. I think it's good to read some well researched books on it and help. . Spread love. 8y
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