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Dedicated to the People of Darfur: Writings on Fear, Risk, and Hope

George Saunders, Saunders(Foreword by)Andrew Greig, Greig(Contributions by)Ann Cummins, Cummins(Contributions by)Ann Hood, Hood(Contributions by)Beth Alvardo, Alvardo(Contributions by)Betsy Lerner, Lerner(Contributions by)Bill Roorbach, Roorbach(Contributions by)Christopher Doyle, Doyle(Contributions by)Craig Walzer, Walzer(Contributions by)Debra Spark, Spark(Contributions by)EJ Levy, Levy(Contributions by)Frank McCourt, McCourt(Contributions by)Gail Dines, Dines(Contributions by)Howard Zinn, Zinn(Contributions by)Ishmael Beah, Beah(Contributions by)James McPherson, McPherson(Contributions by)Jane Armstrong, Armstrong(Contributions by)Jane Smiley, Smiley(Contributions by)JC Hallman, Hallman(Contributions by)Jim Shephard, Shephard(Contributions by)Jimmy Baca, Baca(Contributions by)John Bensko, Bensko(Contributions by)John Dufresne, Dufresne(Contributions by)John Prendergast, Prendergast(Contributions by)John Robinson, Robinson(Contributions by)Judy Doenges, Doenges(Contributions by)Kim Edwards, Edwards(Contributions by)Kristen Keckler, Keckler(Contributions by)Linda Hogan, Hogan(Contributions by)Lindsey Collen, Collen(Contributions by)Lynn Phillips, Phillips(Contributions by)Lynne Kelly, Kelly(Contributions by)Michael Dunn, Dunn(Contributions by)Nadine Gordimer, Gordimer(Contributions by)Nancy Johnson, Johnson(Contributions by)Paula Buck, Buck(Contributions by)Peter Turchi, Turchi(Contributions by)Philip Lopate, Lopate(Contributions by)Robert Boswell, Boswell(Contributions by)Robert Jensen, Jensen(Contributions by)Robert Pinsky, Pinsky(Contributions by)Ron Hansen, Hansen(Contributions by)Sarah Stone, Stone(Contributions by)Sherwin Bitsui, Bitsui(Contributions by)Steve Almond, Almond(Contributions by)Tom Grimes, Grimes(Contributions by)Uzodinma Iweala, Iweala(Contributions by)Jennifer Reynolds, Reynolds(Edited by)Luke Reynolds, Reynolds(Edited by)
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Life's changes. They happen every day. Some large, some small. A few are very personal. Others impact the world. Dedicated to the People of Darfur: Writings on Fear, Risk, and Hope includes original and inspiring essays that celebrate the glories gained from taking risks, breaking down barriers, and overcoming any obstacles. Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, a gallery of O.Henry award recipients, and many best-selling authors come together to share personal and compelling challenges and experiences.

From contemplations on past drug use to reflections on gun control, social justice, passion and its sacrifices, and adventures such as skydiving, mountain climbing, and golfing, the topics vary greatly.

This kaleidoscopic anthology is a commentary on the lives of prominent literary artists and ordinary citizens who have made simple, yet powerful choices that provoked change in one's self and for humanitymuch the same way that Luke and Jennifer Reynolds do by building this invaluable collection for readers and the world of human rights.Not too long ago, as struggling graduate students, Luke and Jennifer Reynolds conceived this uniquely themed volume as a way to raise funds to support ending the genocide in Darfur.

Some people carry signs, others make speeches, many take action.

What is most special about this book is that it extends beyond words and ideas, into a tangible effort to effect change.

To this end, all royalties from the sales of Dedicated to the People of Darfur:Writings on Fear, Risk, and Hope will benefit The Save Darfur Coalition, an organization that seeks to end the genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

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£307.00
Product Details
Rutgers University Press
0813548349 / 9780813548340
eBook (Adobe Pdf)
11/09/2009
English
256 pages
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