This British author is noted for his works with a strong visual and artistic dimension. His writing often explores profound themes, with his approach to creation influenced by extensive experience in fine art and lecturing. The works are characterized by a unique style that reflects his multifaceted talents and global perspective. His literary contribution is evident in his innovative exploration of artistic forms and his impact on contemporary literature.
The examination of lynching as a globalized issue is explored through two case studies in Guatemala, highlighting the interplay of migration, tourism, and gang dynamics. Themes of inter-generational conflict, media influence, and the role of gossip and rumor are analyzed to uncover the patterns of mob-based vigilantism. This comprehensive approach reveals how various societal factors converge to instigate acts of violence, providing a deeper understanding of this complex phenomenon.
A haunting, beautiful story of Haoua, a young girl growing up in a remote village in the Republic of Niger Harmattan. A dry, dusty wind that blows from the Sahara across West Africa. [Probably from Arabic haram, a forbidden or accursed thing.] Spirited, independent, and intelligent, Haoua has benefited from a stable home life and a loving and attentive mother. She enjoys working and playing with her siblings and friends, and she worships her elder brother, Abdelkrim, a serving soldier who sends money home to support the family. But, on his last home visit, Abdelkrim quarrels with their father, accusing him of gambling away the money he sends and of being the cause of their mother's worsening health. It also emerges that their father plans to take a second wife. Despite this Haoua finds contentment in her schoolwork, her dreams of becoming a teacher, and in writing assiduously to the family in Ireland who act as her aid sponsors. But for Haoua, there are new storm clouds on the horizon. As civil strife mounts in Niger, Haoua begins to fear for Abdelkrim's safety. Haoua's mother's illness is much more serious and further advanced than anyone had recognized, and her father's plans are turning out to be far more threatening than she could have ever imagined. Approaching her 12th birthday, Haoua is alone and vulnerable for the first time in her life.
