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Freedom

Stories Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Stories Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Foreword by Desmond Tutu
Edited by Amnesty International USA
Contributions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Paulo Coelho and Joyce Carol Oates

Foreword by Desmond Tutu
Edited by Amnesty International USA
Contributions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Paulo Coelho and Joyce Carol Oates

Foreword by Desmond Tutu
Edited by Amnesty International USA
Contributions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Paulo Coelho and Joyce Carol Oates

Foreword by Desmond Tutu
Edited by Amnesty International USA
Contributions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Paulo Coelho and Joyce Carol Oates

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    About Freedom

    Bestselling authors bring together a thought-provoking collection of short stories, each inspired by one of thirty human rights adopted by the United Nations and promoted by Amnesty International.

    Freedom is a mix of thoughtful, serious, funny, and thrilling stories that harness the power of literature to celebrate—and affirm—our shared humanity. Published in association with Amnesty International, an array of internationally acclaimed & award-winning writers remind us these fundamental freedoms – ratified in 1948 – are just as crucial to protect and uphold today as ever.
     
    The United Nations took a moral stand against human rights crimes and adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a proclamation of thirty rights that belong to us all, starting memorably with Article 1: “All human beings are born free and equal.” Amnesty International is one of several international organizations promoting UDHR. It is a world-leading grassroots human rights organization & a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people – no matter who they are or where they are.
     
    Authors include: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kate Atkinson, Ishmael Beah, Paulo Coelho, Nadine Gordimer, Marina Lewycka, Henning Mankell, Yann Martel, Rohinton Minstry, David Mitchell, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates.
     

    About Freedom

    Bestselling authors bring together a thought-provoking collection of short stories, each inspired by one of thirty human rights adopted by the United Nations and promoted by Amnesty International.

    Freedom is a mix of thoughtful, serious, funny, and thrilling stories that harness the power of literature to celebrate—and affirm—our shared humanity. Published in association with Amnesty International, an array of internationally acclaimed & award-winning writers remind us these fundamental freedoms – ratified in 1948 – are just as crucial to protect and uphold today as ever.
     
    The United Nations took a moral stand against human rights crimes and adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a proclamation of thirty rights that belong to us all, starting memorably with Article 1: “All human beings are born free and equal.” Amnesty International is one of several international organizations promoting UDHR. It is a world-leading grassroots human rights organization & a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people – no matter who they are or where they are.
     
    Authors include: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kate Atkinson, Ishmael Beah, Paulo Coelho, Nadine Gordimer, Marina Lewycka, Henning Mankell, Yann Martel, Rohinton Minstry, David Mitchell, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates.
     

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    Product Details

    Category: Literary Fiction

    Paperback | $24.00
    Published by Crown
    Jan 04, 2011 | 432 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780307588838

    Category: Literary Fiction

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Crown
    Jan 04, 2011 | 432 Pages | ISBN 9780307588845

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    Praise

    “The stories here are impressive in scope and show that The Universal Declaration of Human Rights can apply to many aspects of the human experience. Valuable reading.”—Library Journal

    “Vibrant and often chilling, these stories paint a rousing picture of the continuing battle to ensure basic human dignity.”—Publishers Weekly

    “A timely reminder of the need for basic human dignity, freedom, rights, and respect. Inspirational and a very good read.” —Big Issue
     
    “Angry, moving, upsetting, inspiring . . . It’s not always subtle. But it’s very effective.” —Daily Mail
     
    “Freedom is illuminating and impressive.” —Guardian
     
    “This is an inspirational collection of stories. Each tale . . . uses the power of literature to outstanding effect.” —Good Book Guide

    Table Of Contents

    Foreword Archbishop Desmond Tutu Vii
    Foreword Vered Cohen-Barzilay X
    Introduction Larry Cox Xiii
    Patricia Grace Busy Lines 1
    A. L. Kennedy The Effects of Good Government on the City 7
    James Meek The Kind of Neighbor You Used To Have 18
    Marina Lewycka Business Philosophy 37
    Mohammed Naseehu Ali The Long Ride Back Home 42
    Gabriella Ambrosio Sticko 55
    Joyce Carol Oates Tetanus 63
    Walter Mosley The Trial 81
    David Mitchell Character Development 107
    Ariel Dorfman Innocent Passage 117
    Amit Chaudhuri Aniruddha: The Latest Installment 146
    Petina Gappah An Incident At Lunchtime 153
    Milton Hatoum Torn 165
    Ali Smith The Go-Between 172
    David Constantine Asylum 178
    Jon Fosse Homecoming 190
    Kate Atkinson The War On Women 195
    Banana Yoshimoto A Special Boy 212
    Alexis Wright Be Careful About Playing With the Path of Least Resistance 217
    Helen Dunmore Where I Keep My Faith 229
    Héctor Aguilar Camín Comrade Vadillo 235
    Paulo Coelho In The Prison of Repose 261
    Mahmoud Saeed Warriors of the Sky 274
    Richard Griffiths The Obvious Candidate 289
    Juan Goytisolo Mr. President . . . 299
    Yann Martel The Moon Above His Head 303
    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Sola 310
    Nadine Gordimer Amnesty 315
    Xiaolu Guo An Internet Baby 324
    Alice Pung The Shed 330
    Ishmael Beah ABC Antidote 340
    Alan Garner Gray Wolf, Prince Jack, and The Firebird 351
    Liana Badr March of the Dinosaurs 362
    Rohinton Mistry The Scream 371
    Olja Knezevic The Classroom 383
    Epilogue: Henning Mankell Sofia 396
    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 399
    Contributors 405

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