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Title:
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Fundamentally |
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Authors:
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Younis, Nussaibah |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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317 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Hachette New Zealand |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Nadia Amin is about to learn the hard way about putting theory into practice. Swapping out academia for action by rehabilitating ISIS brides, Nadia is soon immersed in the bureaucratic chaos of a UN mission in Iraq. Focusing her efforts on Sara, an East Londoner who joined ISIS at 15, Nadia has plenty to grapple with on both personal and professional fronts, being estranged from her mother, girlfriend and faith. Guaranteeing lively discussion, this is an enlightening, thought-provoking story of faith, friendship and the complexities of international aid.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"This book is fresh and bold, giving us an idea of how deradicalisation can be very difficult to sort out and help".
"Nadia is a perfect person to get to know, and there are also so many other interesting characters".
"The book provides a fascinating insight into a number of issues that are on the international stage right now - ISIS brides, Middle East conflict, role of the UN etc".
"It's both an easy and informative read - thought provoking and challenging on all the issues".
"There is a fabulous section near the end of the book where the aid workers discuss their biggest failures - really helps in understanding the problems with providing aid and support".
"A thought provoking read - the author is also an academic and has worked in similar situations so it feels very authentic".
"I liked the fact that nothing was sugarcoated and made to look easy".
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Categories:
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Fiction, War theme, Community, Contemporary, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Morals/Ethics, Political, Psychology, Relationships, Religion, Social commentary/perspectives, Popular Fiction, Content may disturb, Iraq, Just Added, 2027 Titles, New Adult |
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