Escape from Manus

Name: Escape from Manus
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781761040214
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The untold true story

By Jaivet Ealom

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Escape from Manus by Jaivet Ealom is a gripping memoir that delves into the harrowing journey of the author, who fled persecution in Myanmar. The book chronicles his courageous escape from detention on Manus Island and highlights the broader issues faced by asylum seekers within the immigration detention system. Through a personal lens, it sheds light on the challenges and resilience required to seek freedom and justice.
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Escape from Manus

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The powerful account of how one man escaped the prison of Manus Island. A true story of bravery and resilience.

The awe-inspiring story of the only person to successfully escape from Australia's notorious offshore detention centre on Manus Island.

In 2013, Jaivet Ealom fled Myanmar's brutal regime and boarded a boat of asylum seekers bound for Australia. Instead of receiving refuge, he was transported to Australia's infamous Manus Regional Processing Centre.

Blistering hot days on the island turned into weeks, then years until, finally, facing either jail in Papua New Guinea or being returned to almost certain death in Myanmar, he took matters into his own hands. Drawing inspiration from the hit show Prison Break, Jaivet meticulously planned his escape. He made it out alive but was stateless, with no ID or passport. While the nightmare of Manus was behind him, his true escape to freedom had only just begun.

How Jaivet made it to sanctuary in Canada in a six-month-long odyssey by foot, boat, car, and plane is miraculous. His story will astonish, anger, and inspire you. It will make you reassess what it means to give refuge and redefine what can be achieved by one man determined to beat the odds.

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Escape from Manus by Jaivet Ealom is praised for its riveting and harrowing personal narrative, providing an insightful look into the refugee experience and the controversial conditions within Australia's detention centres. Readers commend the author's candid storytelling and his courage in depicting the harsh realities faced by asylum seekers. The book is noted for its emotional depth and is regarded as a compelling read that brings urgent political and humanitarian issues to light.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761040214

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 496g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Jaivet Ealom was born in Myanmar and now resides in Canada, where he has become a prominent spokesmen for the Rohingya community. He is studying at Toronto University and works for a company that provides software to non-profit organisations.