{"title":"Alia Altikrity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlia Altikrity\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that blend engaging storytelling with valuable educational themes. Her books, including titles like \u003cem\u003eAccidental Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, explore complex relationships and personal growth, making them ideal for readers interested in reflective and meaningful narratives within the Education \u0026amp; Reference category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her thoughtful prose, Altikrity encourages readers to consider new perspectives and cultivate empathy. Her writing is both accessible and enriching, providing a compelling experience for those seeking books that inspire learning and understanding beyond the conventional.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"accidental-sisters-by-kimberly-meyer-9780520384675","title":"Accidental Sisters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a foreword by Ilhan Omar, this breathtaking work of literary nonfiction reveals the power of solidarity for women facing the inadequacies of the US immigration system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccidental Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e follows five refugee women in Houston, Texas, as they navigate a program for single mothers overseen by Alia Altikrity, a former refugee from Iraq. Grounded in the words of these women—Mina from Iraq, Mendy from Sudan, Sara and Zara from Syria, and Elikya from the Democratic Republic of the Congo—this book recounts their lives in their mother countries, how they were forced to flee, and their struggles to find belonging in an epicentre of refugee resettlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders join author Kimberly Meyer on a journey with each woman as they experience Alia's guiding philosophy: that small, direct, meaningful acts of mutual care are the foundation for a flourishing community. While celebrating the sanctuary the women eventually find, the book critiques the US refugee resettlement program for its insistence on rapid self-sufficiency and offers an alternative American Dream rooted in sisterhood and solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmersive and intimate, \u003cem\u003eAccidental Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e inspires hope for a way forward in the face of pandemics, political inaction, and climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429670043884,"sku":"9780520384675","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520384675.jpg?v=1774560087"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alia-altikrity.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}