Spare, haunting, utterly magnificent, and profoundly human, the refugee stories inside this remarkable volume of exquisite photography will teach you that the surest way to draw humans together begins with the words â?oI want to tell you my story . . .â?
Spare, haunting, utterly magnificent, and profoundly human, the refugee stories inside this remarkable volume of exquisite photography will teach you that the surest way to draw humans together begins with the words “I want to tell you my story . . . ”
"Common threads are the resilience of the protagonists, the search for a dignified life with the ability to work, the desire to reunite with family, and the inhumanity and exploitation of smugglers. Many stories are incredibly touching and accessible."
—Kirkus Reviews
"An extraordinary collection of extraordinary lives lived out in extraordinary circumstances, Let Me Tell You My Story is a compelling read and one that will linger in the mind and memory long after the book itself is finished and set back upon the shelf. A unique and outstanding contribution to our contemporary national discussion over refugees and immigration, Let Me Tell You My Story should be a part of every community and academic library collection in the country."
—Mary Cowper, Midwest Book Review
"This is a book that can grace any library shelf and would have a natural place in a school's office. It can lead to important discussions with students of all ages."
—The International Educator