{"title":"Sophie Ansel","description":"\u003cp\u003eSophie Ansel is an acclaimed author known for her evocative works that delve into the complexities of human rights and cultural narratives. Her writing often centres around stories that need to be told, reflecting her passion for shedding light on the struggles faced by individuals and communities across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eFirst, They Erased Our Name\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling memoir that captures the harrowing experiences of the Rohingya people. Through meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Ansel brings to life the challenges and resilience of those forced to flee persecution, offering readers a poignant insight into their journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSophie Ansel's books are a vital addition to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, providing a deep understanding of some of the world's most pressing humanitarian crises. Her narrative prowess not only informs but also engages readers in the ongoing dialogue about human dignity and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-they-erased-our-name-by-habiburahman-9781925849110","title":"First, they Erased Our Name","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, a Rohingya speaks up to expose the persecution facing his people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I am three years old and will have to grow up with the hostility of others. I am already an outlaw in my own country, an outlaw in the world. I am three years old, and don't yet know that I am stateless.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHabiburahman was born in 1979 and raised in a small village in western Burma. When he was three years old, the country's military leader declared that his people, the Rohingya, were not one of the 135 recognised ethnic groups that formed the eight 'national races'. He was left stateless in his own country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1982, millions of Rohingya have had to flee their homes as a result of extreme prejudice and persecution. In 2016 and 2017, the government intensified the process of ethnic cleansing, and over 600,000 Rohingya people were forced to cross the border into Bangladesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, for the first time, a Rohingya speaks up to expose the truth behind this global humanitarian crisis. Through the eyes of a child, we learn about the historic persecution of the Rohingya people and witness the violence Habiburahman endured throughout his life until he escaped the country in 2000, eventually reaching Australia by boat in December 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe spent nearly three years in detention centres before being released, and now lives in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst, They Erased Our Name\u003c\/em\u003e is an urgent, moving memoir about what it feels like to be repressed in one's own country and a refugee in others. It gives voice to the voiceless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The book is written in simple language and tells the story without embellishment. There is no need for flourishes; it is relentless.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e — Gay Alcorn, The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This is the gripping, chilling inside story of the incubation of a genocide. In a corner of Asia where hatred has raged for decades, Habib's moving family history emerges as a powerful and, to my knowledge, unique historical document. His compelling storytelling relates how playground prejudice against the Muslim Rohingya of Arakan escalated into pogroms, terror, and apartheid. As he makes his arduous and dangerous escape, he writes \"death is always snapping at our heels\". What an incredible story. There are many who, after the killing fields of Cambodia, Bosnia, or Rwanda have said \"Never again\". It just did, in Burma, and here's how.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e — Jonathan Miller, Foreign Affairs Correspondent, Channel 4 News\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Habiburahman is a vivid storyteller ... It is a book that should be read the world over until the Rohingyas get justice ... An essential read.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e — Liam Heylin, Irish Examiner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46371739369708,"sku":"9781925849110","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18816433482873.jpg?v=1744812682"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sophie-ansel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}