Justine Hardy Knihy
Britská novinářka a autorka Justine Hardy se zaměřuje na svou práci v oblasti traumat z konfliktů, zejména v Jižní Asii a Kašmíru. Její díla zkoumají širokou škálu témat, od cest přes Tibet a indický film až po realitu islámu a válečné zážitky. Hardy přispěla do předních britských a mezinárodních publikací, kde se věnovala cestování, knižním recenzím a sociálním otázkám, včetně hledání míru a duševního zdraví v Kašmíru. Její psaní je charakteristické hloubkou vhledu a zájmem o složité sociální a kulturní otázky.
Mohammed Dar and his three brothers were born in a boat on a lake in Kashmir, a place of exquisite beauty that was to become a war zone and nuclear flashpoint. This Himalayan valley of water, mist and mountains was once one of India's greatest tourist draws. In 1989 it exploded into insurgency. Kashmir became a rallying cry for jihadi movements all over the region and Pakistan's backing of the conflict triggered, in part, its own Islamist crisis. Mohammed Dar and his family found themselves living inside a new and foreign world of violence. Justine Hardy has stayed with the Dar family for many years, reporting on the conflict. She tells their story of living through the destruction of their adored homeland. Through their eyes we see the rise of religious fundamentalism and intolerance, the ethnic cleansing of the Hindu population of the valley, and the recruitment of a generation to jihad. And, amid the fighting, families continue to try and educate their children, find work, and protect their physical and mental well-being, while attempting to build some kind of future beyond the annihilation of their old way of life. In The Valley of Mist is an extraordinary story of family survival, at the heart of a conflict within and beyond the Muslim world.
Dust
- 310 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
The narrative explores the concept of "brain silence," a primal response to danger that occurs after the fight or flight instinct, serving as a protective mechanism. The protagonist reflects on his past reading, recalling a specific moment marked by an oil smudge in the margin, which symbolizes the intersection of knowledge and personal experience. This moment highlights the tension between intellectual understanding and visceral reactions to threat.
In the Valley of Mist
- 288 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Mohammed Dar and his family found themselves living inside a new and foreign world of violence.Justine Hardy has stayed with the Dar family for many years, reporting on the conflict.
The Wonder House
- 384 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
Set against the stunning yet troubled backdrop of Kashmir, this American debut weaves a captivating narrative that explores the beauty and complexities of the region. The story is enriched with sensory details, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the landscape and culture. Critics praise it for its delicate and evocative prose, highlighting the emotional depth and vivid imagery that brings the setting to life.