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A hand full of stars kindle edition by schami, rafik. Rika lesser a teenager who wants to be a journalist in a suppressed society describes to his diary his daily life in his hometown of damascus, syria. Rafik schami a teenager who wants to be a journalist in a suppressed society describes to his diary his daily life in his hometown of damascus, syria. A hand full of stars eine hand voller sterne is a novel by syriangerman author rafik schami. A hand full of stars, book by rafik schami paperback. First published in 1987 in germany where schami now lives, an awardwinning novel in the form of the journal of an unnamed boy growing up in schamis native damascus.
Written as a series of journal entries by a teenage boy living in 1980s damascus and who wants to be a journalist. A hand full of stars isbn 9781566568401 pdf epub rafik. Rafik schamis young adult novel a hand full of stars details three years of a young syrian boys life as he attempts to come into his own during the turbulent decades that ensued after syrian independence in 1946. A hand full of stars is written in the form of diary entries. Rafik schami was born in damascus in 1946, went to germany in 1971 to study, and stayed on to become a leading german novelist and a pivotal figure in the. Only god can tell, along with a few of those who always think they know everything. A hand full of stars cooperative childrens book center. Inspired by his dearest friend, old uncle salim, he begins a journal to record his thoughts and. Our list is devoted to works of literature, history, contemporary politics, travel, art, and cuisine from around the world, often from areas underrepresented in western media. But first, whoever wins, syria will never return to conditions as they were before march 2011. A conversation with rafik schami words without borders. Experience a wonderfully complex world of characters and cultures as you explore modern damascus with a spirited teenage boy.
A syrian teenager chronicles the countrys worsening. Inspired by his dearest friend, old uncle salim, he begins a journal. In this hybrid novelpart thriller, part panorama of a troubled landa syrianborn german writer explores the characters, clans, culture, and emotions of his nation of origin. Apr 19, 2005 a hand full of stars by rafik schami done. A hand full of stars by rafik schami overdrive rakuten. After attending a monastery boarding school in lebanon, he. May 01, 2012 buy the paperback book a hand full of stars by rafik schami at indigo.
A handful of stars hardcover january 1, 1990 by rafik schami author visit amazons rafik schami page. Born in syria in 1946, schami is the son of a baker from a syriac christian family. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Hand full of stars by rafik schami, 9781566568401, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Midtwentieth century damascus, syria, is the locale of an autobiographical novel. It was published in 1987, and translated into english in 1990. Rafik schami was born in damascus in 1946, came to germany in 1971 and studied chemistry in heidelberg. Seventh annual collection, and damascus nights, and more on. The story is told in the form of diary entries by the fourteenyearold narrator, who is never once given a name in the book. A hand full of stars is relevant to students of literature in any country. A handfull of stars multicultural germany project, uc. A hand full of stars established in 1987, interlink is an independent publishing house that offers a global, cosmopolitan perspective. Rafik schami books list of books by author rafik schami. A timely, redesigned reissue of rafik schami s awardwinning novel.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Synopsis experience a wonderfully complex world of characters and cultures as you explore modern damascus with a spirited teenage boy. First published in in germany where schami now lives, an awardwinning novel in the form of the journal of an unnamed boy growing. Second, the present dramatic developments will leave many wounds behind, and they will take a long time to heal. Buy the paperback book a hand full of stars by rafik schami at indigo. Lee a hand full of stars por rafik schami disponible en rakuten kobo. Today he is the most successful germanspeaking arabic writer. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Warmed by a fine sense of humor, this novel is at once a moving love story. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rafik schami, photo by andreas pohlmann first of all, i have to say that i am so happy i discovered rafik schami and syria through his eyes. Can a mothers intervention save her son, falsely accused of murder and on the run in their home city of damascus.
Eine hand voller sterne rafik schami home facebook. Midtwentieth century damascus, syria, is the locale of an autobiographical novel detailing four years of a youths growth to adulthood. Warmed by a fine sense of humor, this novel is at once a moving love story and a passionate testimony to the difficult and committed actions being taken by young. Apr 10, 2010 rafik schamis young adult novel a hand full of stars details three years of a young syrian boys life as he attempts to come into his own during the turbulent decades that ensued after syrian independence in 1946. June 1946 is a syriangerman author, storyteller and critic. Born in damascus, syria in 1946, rafik schami arabic. This book is not only suited for teenagers, it is also quite exciting to read for adults. May 01, 2012 buy a hand full of stars by schami, rafik isbn.