A young survivor of the Bosnian War returns to his homeland to confront the people who betrayed his familyAt age eleven; Kenan Trebincevic was a happy; karate-loving kid living with his family in the quiet Eastern European town of Brcko. Then; in the spring of 1992; war broke out and his friends; neighbors and teammates all turned on him. Pero - Kenan's beloved karate coach - showed up at his door with an AK-47 - screaming: "You have one hour to leave or be killed!" Kenan’s only crime: he was Muslim. This poignant; searing memoir chronicles Kenan’s miraculous escape from the brutal ethnic cleansing campaign that swept the former Yugoslavia. After two decades in the United States; Kenan honors his father’s wish to visit their homeland; making a list of what he wants to do there. Kenan decides to confront the former next door neighbor who stole from his mother; see the concentration camp where his Dad and brother were imprisoned and stand on the grave of his first betrayer to make sure he’s really dead. Back in the land of his birth; Kenan finds something more powerful—and shocking—than revenge.
#39911 in Books David George Haskell 2013-03-26 2013-03-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .70 x 5.30l; .51 #File Name: 0143122940288 pagesThe Forest Unseen A Year s Watch in Nature
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The writing is excellent; it made me feel the same calm I ...By petenichFascinating look at all aspects of life in a small area in the forest in Tennessee. The writing is excellent; it made me feel the same calm I would encounter in the forest; breathing in all the richness. As a botanist; the discussions of animal life; from caterpillars to deer were informative and very interesting. And the discussions of plant life were enriching and beautiful.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent writing of experiences in observing nature in a small ...By PeterExcellent writing of experiences in observing nature in a small limited space and extrapolating from that with his considerable knowledge to greater issues and phenomenon. A joy to pick up and read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Am glad I don't judge a book by its cover because ...By Glen Faught JrJust received. Am glad I don't judge a book by its cover because the cover was cut short of the page edge on both front and back. A bit surprised it passed quality inspection; assuming there is one. When I worked for a major book seller; this wouldn't have made the "cut". Five stars are for the content which I'm sure will be a 10 star read.
