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The Naked Don't Fear the Water
A Journey Through the Refugee Underground
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In this extraordinary book, an acclaimed young war reporter chronicles a dangerous journey on the smuggler's road to Europe, accompanying his friend, an Afghan refugee, in search of a better future.
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In 2016, a young Afghan driver and translator named Omar makes the heart-wrenching choice to flee his war-torn country, saying goodbye to Laila, the love of his life, without knowing when they might be reunited again. He is one of the millions of refugees who leave their homes that year.
Matthieu Aikins, a journalist living in Kabul, decides to follow his friend. In order to do so, he must leave his own passport and identity behind to go underground on the refugee trail with Omar. Their odyssey across land and sea from Afghanistan to Europe brings them face to face with the people at the heart of the migration crisis: smugglers, cops, activists, and the men, women, and children fleeing war in search of a better life. As setbacks and dangers mount for the two friends, Matthieu is also drawn into the escape plans of Omar's entire family, including Maryam, the matriarch who has fought ferociously for her children's survival.
Harrowing yet hopeful, this exceptional work brings into sharp focus one of the most contentious issues of our times. The Naked Don't Fear the Water: A Journey Through the Refugee Underground is a tale of love and friendship across borders, and an inquiry into our shared journey in a divided world.
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The Naked Don't Fear the Water by Matthieu Aikins is lauded for its immersive and poignant exploration of the refugee crisis. The narrative, celebrated for its clarity and emotional depth, offers a gripping portrayal of refugees’ perilous journeys, highlighting themes of friendship, bravery, and the indomitable human spirit. Critics commend its powerful storytelling and the author's courageous journalistic approach, marking it as a significant and humane account of global emigration challenges.
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ISBN: 9781913097851
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 388
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About the Author
Matthieu Aikins has reported from Afghanistan and the Middle East since 2008. He is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, and has won numerous honors, including the George Polk and Livingston awards. He is a past fellow at Type Media Center, New America, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the American Academy in Berlin. Matthieu grew up in Nova Scotia, and has a master's degree in Near Eastern Studies from New York University. The Naked Don't Fear the Water is his first book.
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