Charlaralotte's review of The Translator: A Tribesman's Memoir of Darfur
The Translator: A Tribesman's Memoir of Darfur by Daoud Hari
Had no idea of what's been going on in Darfur, aside from hearing news accounts on NPR. This book spells it all out in a very moving, personal way. The writing is simple, yet wise, and the author's account of his own escape from Darfur & then subsequent visits back to show journalists the horror is always illuminating and moving. Here is a hero for our time.
Also if ever one needed to be convinced that learning lots of languages will prove to be invaluable, this is the book to read. Because he is able to translate and talk to people from so many different cultures, he's able to bridge great misunderstandings and work to bring first-hand knowledge to the people who have the power to change evil things.
Also if ever one needed to be convinced that learning lots of languages will prove to be invaluable, this is the book to read. Because he is able to translate and talk to people from so many different cultures, he's able to bridge great misunderstandings and work to bring first-hand knowledge to the people who have the power to change evil things.
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