{"title":"Abdourahman A. Waberi","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbdourahman A. Waberi’s works offer a profound exploration of identity, memory, and the human condition, often set against the vibrant backdrops of African and diasporic cultures. His writing blends lyrical storytelling with sharp insight, inviting readers into worlds shaped by history, displacement, and the enduring resilience of the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that intertwine personal and collective histories, rich in cultural reflection and emotional depth. Through evocative language and thoughtful themes, Waberi’s books illuminate the complexities of modern life within the broader canvas of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"passage-of-tears-by-abdourahman-a-waberi-9780857425317","title":"Passage of Tears","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjibouti, a hot, impoverished little country on the Horn of Africa, is a place of great strategic importance, for off its coast lies a crucial passage for the world’s oil. In this novel by Abdourahman A. Waberi, Djibril, a young Djiboutian voluntarily exiled in Montreal, returns to his native land to prepare a report for an American economic intelligence firm. Meanwhile, a shadowy, threatening figure imprisoned in an island cell seems to know Djibril’s every move. He takes dictation from his preaching cellmate known as his “Venerable Master,” but as the words are put on the page, a completely different text appears—the life of Walter Benjamin, Djibril’s favourite author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassage of Tears\u003c\/em\u003e cleverly mixes many genres and forms of writing—spy novel, political thriller, diary (replete with childhood memories), travel notebook, legends, parables, incantations, and prayers. Djibril’s reminiscences provide a sense of Djibouti’s past and its people, while a satire of Muslim fundamentalism is unwittingly delivered through the other Djiboutian voice. Waberi’s inventive parody is a lesson in tolerance, while his poetic observations reveal his love and concern for his homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for the French Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Disguised as a political thriller, \u003cem\u003ePassage of Tears\u003c\/em\u003e is above all a great novel of childhood, murderous identities, and exile.”—\u003cem\u003eLe Monde des Livres\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A gripping book, burning with urgency and tension.”—\u003cem\u003eTélérama\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597490209004,"sku":"9780857425317","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8d126871c7fb0ad22e51a1a3cab43303.jpg?v=1777958614"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/abdourahman-a-waberi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}