Diary of a Political Idiot Normal Life in Belgrade |
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| Author:
| Tesanovic, Jasmina |
| Introduction by:
| Judah, Tim |
| Series title: | Midnight Editions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57344-114-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2000 |
| Publisher: | Start Publishing LLC
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| Imprint: | Cleis Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $28.99 |
Book Description:
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Labeled a traitor by nationalist Serbians because she opposes the war in Kosovo, a dissident journalist chronicles the intimate details that haunt her daily life. Amidst the bombardment, however, hope persists: neighbors braving air attacks to commune at midnight Easter service; young women performing ballet recitals despite all threats of danger; strangers gathered for safety, waiting for the next NATO bomb to strike. The author takes us beyond the sound bites of the nightly news...
More DescriptionLabeled a traitor by nationalist Serbians because she opposes the war in Kosovo, a dissident journalist chronicles the intimate details that haunt her daily life. Amidst the bombardment, however, hope persists: neighbors braving air attacks to commune at midnight Easter service; young women performing ballet recitals despite all threats of danger; strangers gathered for safety, waiting for the next NATO bomb to strike. The author takes us beyond the sound bites of the nightly news by offering a firsthand account of daily life in a war zone. The Diary of a Political Idiot was named a PEN selection for 2000 and has been simultaneously published in 11 languages.