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clauseverino's review against another edition
5.0
Foi uma das leituras mais rápidas do ano e de sempre e não foi por ser fácil de ler. Neste livro temos a história da guerra na Síria, contada por uma criança, cujo único desejo é a paz no mundo.
Às vezes parece que estamos tão longe de toda esta realidade que nos esquecemos que ela existe ou a desvalorizamos mas é impossível ficar indiferente ao ler este relato. Li o livro rápido porque foi difícil, porque senti que também eu estava a viver aquilo, a Bana teve uma capacidade incrível de detalhe ao longo da narrativa que nos transporta automaticamente para lá e eu só queria que acabasse.
A Bana era uma criança, devia estar preocupada com a escola, com o melhor parque infantil, com o filme que ia ver à noite mas a guerra tirou-lhe isso e fez com que encontrasse no twitter uma forma de falar com o resto do mundo e de pedir ajuda e apelar ao fim daquele inferno.
O sentimento depois de ler isto é de gritar ao mundo para que todos o leiam e parem de ignorar o que acontece à nossa volta. Como a Bana diz, no fim do livro, nós podemos ajudar estas famílias, podemos doar para as organizações que os acolhem, podemos ser simpáticos para as famílias de refugiados que chegam aos nossos países, podemos dar-lhes voz e isso passa também por mostrarmos histórias como a da Bana aos nossos amigos, familiares, conhecidos.
Às vezes parece que estamos tão longe de toda esta realidade que nos esquecemos que ela existe ou a desvalorizamos mas é impossível ficar indiferente ao ler este relato. Li o livro rápido porque foi difícil, porque senti que também eu estava a viver aquilo, a Bana teve uma capacidade incrível de detalhe ao longo da narrativa que nos transporta automaticamente para lá e eu só queria que acabasse.
A Bana era uma criança, devia estar preocupada com a escola, com o melhor parque infantil, com o filme que ia ver à noite mas a guerra tirou-lhe isso e fez com que encontrasse no twitter uma forma de falar com o resto do mundo e de pedir ajuda e apelar ao fim daquele inferno.
O sentimento depois de ler isto é de gritar ao mundo para que todos o leiam e parem de ignorar o que acontece à nossa volta. Como a Bana diz, no fim do livro, nós podemos ajudar estas famílias, podemos doar para as organizações que os acolhem, podemos ser simpáticos para as famílias de refugiados que chegam aos nossos países, podemos dar-lhes voz e isso passa também por mostrarmos histórias como a da Bana aos nossos amigos, familiares, conhecidos.
thepyrreview's review against another edition
5.0
This is an incredibly important read about the true life experience of a girl who survived the war in Syria. I had not heard about Bana while she was tweeting about the siege and I didn't learn of her until she was safe. At the Oscars in 2018, Andra Day and Common sang Stand Up for Something. In the background spotlights came on to show 10 people. I could recognize 5 of them as my heroes, but there was a little girl that I did not know. I looked her up and it was Bana al-Abed, who tweeted through the Syrian war and had just published a book about her experiences. I bought the book that night. It's taken me several months to pick it up. It's so easy to ignore injustice, like the book I ignored on my shelf for 5 months. That's why you need to read this book. It will shake you awake to the experience that you should know about and care about. I don't pretend to understand the Syrian war. I do understand that children should be safe; that turning refugees away is evil; that I do not fight hard enough for what I know to be right. So, in order to help make Bana's wishes come true, I will act. I will write to my legislators, I will inform my peers of what is going on, I will donate to causes that do the work that I cannot, and I will not ignore the injustices that I know are happening. Thank you Bana.
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elissa_reads's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful account of Bana Alabed's life thus far. I found myself asking why does this read as relatable when I can't fathom the horrors she lived through and the answer is human emotions. The natural human emotions she experiences while living through this trauma are very relatable and are conveyed beautifully. Her mother's letters throughout the book are so well written as well.
purplespecslms's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic.
This is a first-hand account of war. It was not written by a politician, a general, or a soldier. This person does not hold an immense amount of power. In fact, this person is not even an adult.
This courageous account is written by a seven year old little girl. Seven year old girls should be going to school, riding bicycles, coloring, playing with toys- not facing the traumas of war, but this little girl does. She brings compassion, honesty, and hope to the fore. She addresses questions that people do not often face until adulthood. Children should not have to endure this pain, heartbreak, and fear. Thank you for telling your story.
This is a first-hand account of war. It was not written by a politician, a general, or a soldier. This person does not hold an immense amount of power. In fact, this person is not even an adult.
This courageous account is written by a seven year old little girl. Seven year old girls should be going to school, riding bicycles, coloring, playing with toys- not facing the traumas of war, but this little girl does. She brings compassion, honesty, and hope to the fore. She addresses questions that people do not often face until adulthood. Children should not have to endure this pain, heartbreak, and fear. Thank you for telling your story.
elimalnar's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so depressing but it was a story about war so no surprise therr. I can’t even imagine all the things their family had been through and I wish them al thr best. I really feel them in everything they’ve lost because a year a go I lost so many people that meant thr world to me. The only reason I took off a star was bc at the last 20 pages I felt like it was a very strong turkish propaganda. Other than that this book was beautiful.
librosylagrimas's review against another edition
3.0
Amé leer la historia de Bana y su familia pero me molestó mucho la forma en la que estaba escrito el libro. Sean serios, nadie cree que esta niña se sentó ella misma enfrente de un computador a escribir esto, es obvio que tuvo ayuda y eso no tiene nada de malo. No entiendo la necesidad de contar todo en su “voz” como si ella realmente hablara así. Fatemah Alabed es una excelente escritora, no solo por lo lindo que escribe sino también por su manejo del inglés, el libro escrito desde su perspectiva sin forzar la voz de Bana hubiera sido mucho más agradable.
emilymyhren's review against another edition
5.0
"I turned eight while I was working on my book so I got to make a wish when I was blowing out my candles. It was hard to decide on only one wish, because I have many, like: I want to never have to hear or see a bomb again. I want to be able to go home to live in Aleppo one day. I want a baby sister. I want to go to school and to university. But most of all, I want people to stop fighting with bombs and guns in Syria and all over the world. I want there to please be peace. I am now eight years old, and this is my wish." -Bana Alabed
Bana is following in the footsteps as Malala and other brave activists for peace. Bana though is only 8 years old, but has spent most of her life in war-torn Allepo, Syria. She gives an eye-opening look into a daily life faced with bombings and fear, yet she is full of hope. Bana is an inspiration and will inspire many more to stand up for peace.
Bana is following in the footsteps as Malala and other brave activists for peace. Bana though is only 8 years old, but has spent most of her life in war-torn Allepo, Syria. She gives an eye-opening look into a daily life faced with bombings and fear, yet she is full of hope. Bana is an inspiration and will inspire many more to stand up for peace.