Hala Jaber is a journalist whose work delves into contemporary history and human experiences within the context of conflict zones. Her reporting and books frequently explore complex political landscapes and their impact on ordinary individuals, particularly in regions like the Middle East. Jaber excels at portraying the nuances of these conflicts and the personal narratives that unfold within them, emphasizing an investigative approach coupled with empathy. Her writing offers profound insights into a world often shaped by events that seem distant at first glance.
The narrative follows a woman’s deep yearning for motherhood as she encounters two Iraqi girls who are in desperate need of a maternal figure. Through their intertwined lives, the story explores profound themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family amidst the backdrop of war. It highlights the resilience of the human spirit and offers a poignant reflection on hope for Iraq's future, revealing how personal connections can emerge even in the most challenging circumstances.
Trogodišnja Zahra i samo nekoliko mjeseci stara Hawra jedine su od svoje obitelji preživjele zračni napad u Bagdadu 2003. U udaru projektila u njihov automobil poginuli su njihovi roditelji i petoro braće i sestara. Potaknuta vlastitom nemogućnošću da zatrudni, nagrađivana ratna dopisnica Hala Jaber bila je odlučna učiniti sve što može kako bi im pomogla. Doputovavši u ratom zahvaćeni Irak kao izvjestiteljka za Sunday Times, posljednje što je očekivala bilo je kako će se ondje posvetiti nastojanjima da spasi dvije malene djevojčice koje su izgubile sve. Ali ono što se dogodilo govori nam mnogo više o tom sukobu nego što bi ijedno novinsko izviješće ikad moglo. Uz to, kao Libanonka i muslimanka, te zaposlenica londonskih novina, Hala je u povlaštenom položaju da istovremeno pripada dvama veoma različitim svjetovima i ima ih priliku jedan drugome razjasniti.
Beschrijving van het ontstaan en de geschiedenis van de Libanese verzetsbeweging.