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What Strange Paradise - Omar El Akkad - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

What Strange Paradise - Omar El Akkad - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

‘Deserves to be an instant classic. I haven’t loved a book this much in a long time . . . What Strange Paradise . . . reads as a parable for our times . . . Such beautiful writing . . . This is an extraordinary book.’ – The New York Times From the widely acclaimed author of American War , Omar El Akkad, a beautifully written, unrelentingly dramatic and profoundly moving novel that brings the global refugee crisis down to the level of a child’s eyes. More bodies have washed up on the shores of a small island. Another over-filled, ill-equipped, dilapidated ship has sunk under the weight of its too-many passengers: Syrians, Ethiopians, Egyptians, Lebanese, Palestinians, all of them desperate to escape untenable lives in their homelands. And only one had made the passage: nine-year-old Amir, a Syrian boy who has the good fortune to fall into the hands not of the officials, but of Vänna: a teenage girl, native to the island, who lives inside her own sense of homelessness in a place and among people she has come to disdain. And though Vänna and Amir are complete strangers and don’t speak a common language, Vänna determines to do whatever it takes to save him.In alternating chapters, we learn the story of Amir’s life and of how he came to be on the ship; and we follow the duo as they make their way towards a vision of safety. But as the novel unfurls, we begin to understand that this is not merely the story of two children finding their way through a hostile world. Omar El Akkad’s What Strange Paradise is the story of our collective moment in this time: of empathy and indifference, of hope and despair – and of the way each of those things can blind us to reality, or guide us to a better one.

DKK 113.00
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Letters to a Young Muslim - Omar Saif Ghobash - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

Letters to a Young Muslim - Omar Saif Ghobash - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

''A powerful celebration of common humanity and compassion . . . deserves to be read widely by people of all faiths and none'' - Sunday Times In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together.Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe. ''Full of brave questions and wisdom'' - Ed Husain, author of The Islamist

DKK 126.00
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A Fort of Nine Towers - Qais Akbar Omar - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

A Fort of Nine Towers - Qais Akbar Omar - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

''To read this book is to understand Afghanistan as it exists today. This haunting memoir traces the unimaginable odyssey of one family whose world has collapsed . . . Poetic, powerful, and unforgettable.'' – Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns .A true life account of growing up in Afghanistan, Qais Akbar Omar recounts his happy childhood in Kabul, his journeys with his family across Afghanistan in search of a safe haven, and life under the Taliban rule as a young man. Qais was eleven when a brutal civil war engulfed Kabul. For Qais, it brought an abrupt end to a childhood filled with kites and cousins in his grandfather''s garden: one of the most convulsive decades in Afghan history had begun. Ahead lay the rise of the Taliban, and, in 2001, the arrival of international forces. A Fort of Nine Towers is the story of Qais, his family and their determination to survive these upheavals as they were buffeted from one part of Afghanistan to the next. Drawing strength from each other, and their culture and faith, they sought refuge for a time in the Buddha caves of Bamyan, and later with a caravan of Kuchi nomads. When they eventually returned to Kabul, it became clear that their trials were just beginning . . . ''Even more haunting than The Kite Runner , because it''s not fiction.'' – Philidelphia Inquirer ''Here at last is a powerful memoir that does justice to its tough, tenacious and astonishingly good-humoured people. The best thing about it . . . is that it is a book about Afghanistan written by an Afghan.'' – Evening Standard

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American War - Omar El Akkad - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

American War - Omar El Akkad - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

Winner of the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Literary Fiction Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction and t he Arthur C. Clarke Award for Science Fiction Book of the Year. 2074. America''s future is Civil War. Sarat''s reality is survival. They took her father, they took her home, they told her lies . . . She didn''t start this war, but she''ll end it.Omar El Akkad’s powerful debut novel imagines a dystopian future: a second American Civil War, a devastating plague and one family caught deep in the middle. In American War , we’re asked to consider what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons against itself.

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Welcome to Nowhere - Elizabeth Laird - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

Welcome to Nowhere - Elizabeth Laird - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

From award-winning and beloved children''s author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Welcome to Nowhere , with a cover illustration by Maria Brzozowska, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is a beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war, illustrated throughout in black-and-white by Lucy Eldridge. Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and bustling city of Bosra, Syria. Omar doesn''t care about politics - all he wants is to grow up to become a successful businessman who will take the world by storm. But when his clever older brother, Musa, gets mixed up with some young political activists, everything changes . . .Before long, bombs are falling, people are dying, and Omar and his family have no choice but to flee their home with only what they can carry. Yet no matter how far they run, the shadow of war follows them - until they have no other choice than to attempt the dangerous journey to escape their homeland altogether. But where do you go when you can''t go home? This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An author letter by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions

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The Pre-Loved Club - Sue Teddern - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

The Pre-Loved Club - Sue Teddern - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

''A gentle reminder love never gives up on anyone. A funny, charming, warm-hearted story to restore your faith in humanity'' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal Ned is in IKEA with his wife, Tanya, when she breaks the news that their marriage is over.For Gemma, it''s when she opens the glove compartment of her husband’s car to find a pair of women’s sunglasses that aren’t hers.When Ned and Gemma meet at a support group for single parents, they don''t exactly hit it off. Ned thinks Gemma is rude and unsympathetic; Gemma thinks Ned is entitled and self-pitying.But as they''ve both learned from bitter experience, life is full of surprises. And maybe they have more in common than they think . . . Sue Teddern''s The Pre-Loved Club is a hilarious and warm look at finding love the second time around, and how a bad first impression might lead to the best second chance . . . ''A funny, warm, wry writer'' - David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet Sorrow

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Scenes from My Life - Michael K. Williams - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

Scenes from My Life - Michael K. Williams - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

When Michael K. Williams died on 6 September 2021, he left behind a career as one of the most electrifying actors of his generation. From his star turn as Omar Little in The Wire to Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire to Emmy-nominated roles in HBO’s The Night Of and Lovecraft Country, Williams inhabited a slew of indelible roles that he portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability that leapt off the screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim, Williams played characters who connected, whose humanity couldn’t be denied, whose stories were too often left out of the main narrative.At the time of his death, Williams had nearly finished a memoir that tells the story of his past while looking to the future, a book that merges his life and his life’s work. Mike, as his friends knew him, was so much more than an actor. In Scenes from My Life, he traces his life in whole, from his childhood in East Flatbush and his early years as a dancer to his battles with addiction and the bar fight that left his face with his distinguishing scar. He was a committed Brooklyn resident and activist who dedicated his life to working with social justice organisations and his community, especially in helping at-risk youth find their voice and carve out their future. Williams worked to keep the spotlight on those he fought for and with, whom he believed in with his whole heart.Imbued with poignance and raw honesty, Scenes from My Life is the story of a performer who gave his all to everything he did—in his own voice, in his own words, as only he could.

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The Pre-Loved Club - Sue Teddern - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

The Pre-Loved Club - Sue Teddern - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

''A funny, warm, wry writer'' - David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet Sorrow ''A gentle reminder love never gives up on anyone. A funny, charming, warm-hearted story to restore your faith in life'' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal Ned is in IKEA with his wife when she breaks the news that it’s over.For Gemma, it happens on the way to get fish and chips, when she opens the glove compartment of her husband’s car to find a pair of women’s sunglasses that aren’t hers.For both, it’s a bolt from the blue that rocks their faith in the world, relationships, and themselves. But you can’t sit around feeling sorry for yourself, especially when there are children involved, so both – for very different reasons – join a support group for single parents.It’s fair to say they don’t exactly hit it off.However, as Ned and Gemma know from bitter experience, life is full of surprises, and as they navigate their respective brave new worlds, it’s possible they have more in common than either might have suspected, including – but not limited to – excess emotional baggage, low self-esteem, and the ability to take something promising and well and truly screw it up . . . A warm and witty look at the world of dating second time around, The Pre-Loved Club by Sue Teddern is for anyone who has ever dreamt of finding true love, only to realize life doesn’t necessarily work that way.

DKK 168.00
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Scenes from My Life - Michael K. Williams - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

Scenes from My Life - Michael K. Williams - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

The New York Times BESTSELLERA moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back – from the late iconic actor beloved for his roles in The Wire , Boardwalk Empire , and Lovecraft Country. When Michael K. Williams died on 6 September 2021, he left behind a career as one of the most electrifying actors of his generation. From his star turn as Omar Little in The Wire to Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire to Emmy-nominated roles in HBO’s The Night Of and Lovecraft Country , Williams inhabited a slew of indelible roles that he portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability that leapt off the screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim, Williams played characters who connected, whose humanity couldn’t be denied, whose stories were too often left out of the main narrative.At the time of his death, Williams had nearly finished a memoir that tells the story of his past while looking to the future, a book that merges his life and his life’s work. Mike, as his friends knew him, was so much more than an actor. In Scenes from My Life , he traces his life in whole, from his childhood in East Flatbush and his early years as a dancer to his battles with addiction and the bar fight that left his face with his distinguishing scar. He was a committed Brooklyn resident and activist who dedicated his life to working with social justice organisations and his community, especially in helping at-risk youth find their voice and carve out their future. Williams worked to keep the spotlight on those he fought for and with, whom he believed in with his whole heart. Imbued with poignance and raw honesty, Scenes from My Life is the story of a performer who gave his all to everything he did – in his own voice, in his own words, as only he could.''Immensely inspiring and candid'' - Publishers Weekly '' Soul-baring'' - The Washington Post ''A gripping, revelatory memoir'' - NPR ''William''s cool rasp leaps off every page, his story told in the direct yet impassioned language that defined his greatest characters'' - Vulture

DKK 192.00
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Scenes from My Life - Michael K. Williams - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

Scenes from My Life - Michael K. Williams - Bog - Pan Macmillan - Plusbog.dk

The New York Times Bestseller ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times , NPR, The Root A moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back. When Michael K. Williams died on 6 September 2021, he left behind a career as one of the most electrifying actors of his generation. From his star turn as Omar Little in The Wire to Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire to Emmy-nominated roles in HBO’s The Night Of and Lovecraft Country , Williams inhabited a slew of indelible roles that he portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability that leapt off the screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim, Williams played characters who connected, whose humanity couldn’t be denied, whose stories were too often left out of the main narrative.At the time of his death, Williams had nearly finished a memoir that tells the story of his past while looking to the future, a book that merges his life and his life’s work. Mike, as his friends knew him, was so much more than an actor. In Scenes from My Life , he traces his life in whole, from his childhood in East Flatbush and his early years as a dancer to his battles with addiction and the bar fight that left his face with his distinguishing scar. He was a committed Brooklyn resident and activist who dedicated his life to working with social justice organisations and his community, especially in helping at-risk youth find their voice and carve out their future. Williams worked to keep the spotlight on those he fought for and with, whom he believed in with his whole heart. Imbued with poignance and raw honesty, Scenes from My Life is the story of a performer who gave his all to everything he did – in his own voice, in his own words, as only he could.''Immensely inspiring and candid'' - Publishers Weekly '' Soul-baring'' - The Washington Post ''A gripping, revelatory memoir'' - NPR ''William''s cool rasp leaps off every page, his story told in the direct yet impassioned language that defined his greatest characters'' - Vulture

DKK 127.00
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