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The terror and resignation of the nine people on the tiny dinghy was poignant – with baby Hamid not expected to survive for much longer, the group wondered what would be the outcome for them all. But the sudden grounding on a reef beside a small island after days drifting at sea, had them in disbelief. But it was what waited for them on that island that they knew was a miracle...
Illegal immigrants; refugees – call them what you will. But it was the leadership of Doctor Rassen Khurdaji and his wi ...more
Illegal immigrants; refugees – call them what you will. But it was the leadership of Doctor Rassen Khurdaji and his wi ...more
4.5★ The cover of this book freaked me out a little - I don’t think I’d like to be on a jetty this long without railings and the top of the water so close to it…! The water looks calm, but still...
But the book itself was fantastic - I loved the story of a group of illegal immigrants - refugees from different situations - who had come together on a dodgy boat which washed up on the island. I loved reading about the “now” story and what happened on the island, and what happened before to get the ...more
But the book itself was fantastic - I loved the story of a group of illegal immigrants - refugees from different situations - who had come together on a dodgy boat which washed up on the island. I loved reading about the “now” story and what happened on the island, and what happened before to get the ...more
This is the second book of Judy’s that I have read and it was absolutely brilliant! I was lucky enough to attend an author talk last week by Judy where she explained her research and background to this latest novel of hers. After hearing her read a passage from the book, I was itching to get into it!
It tells the story of a group of middle eastern people who flee their country for their own safety and finish up on a small island about 40k off the coast of WA. They are undiscovered until a retired ...more
It tells the story of a group of middle eastern people who flee their country for their own safety and finish up on a small island about 40k off the coast of WA. They are undiscovered until a retired ...more
An unputdownable book! The plight of these Immigrants and what was to become of them....it certainly made me think more about these people who have suffered so much and what was to become of them!
Judy Nunn is rapidly becoming one of my must read authors. Sanctuary is her latest outstanding work, and makes for incredibly powerful and compelling reading.
9 castaways find themselves on a small island off the WA coast. Dehydrated, close to death, they are fortunate to find the island has shelter, food and water, but is uninhabited. It offers them safety.
Nunn has a way of breaking down the stereotypes, and making us see the people underneath. In this case, refugees, or 'boat people' as the med ...more
9 castaways find themselves on a small island off the WA coast. Dehydrated, close to death, they are fortunate to find the island has shelter, food and water, but is uninhabited. It offers them safety.
Nunn has a way of breaking down the stereotypes, and making us see the people underneath. In this case, refugees, or 'boat people' as the med ...more
4.5 stars
Mar 20, 2018
Kellie Schache
marked it as to-read
