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Tears of the Desert Giveaway
In honor of Genocide Prevention Month, I am giving away two copies of the memoir “Tears of the Desert,” which I reviewed last year. This is the story of Halima Bashir, one of the Zaghawa people of Darfur and her experience growing up in Sudan as the current genocide began. This book was spectacularly written and very moving, an extremely interesting look into the life of a young woman in Darfur. 
The Rules:
To enter, simply leave me a comment telling me WHY you want to read this book. I can definitely ship to the US and Canada and will ship up to one of the books anywhere in the world to help spread Halima’s story. If you are not in either the US or Canada, please make me aware of that in your comment, as I can only afford to ship one of these books overseas. This contest will close on Friday, April 17th.
For other Genocide Prevention Month resources/book recommendations:
Natasha of Maw Books Blog feels very passionately about the issue of genocide prevention, particularly about the crisis in Darfur. Visit her blog to see the list of genocide-related books she has reviewed as well as her recommended book lists on genocide.
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I would love to read this book–my school is involved with helping build dormitories for the children of Sudan.
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This was the #1 pick of Elle’s Reader’s Prize Jury 2008. I hear it’s supposed to be incredible.
I would like to learn more about Darfur and what is happening there.
I want to be able to be educated on social and ethical matters that seem so distant to us in the United States because of all the comforts we have been blessed with. With more knowledge comes the hope of educating others.
I’d love to read this book. I love to read memoirs…and I’ve heard some great things about this one and how captivating this book is. Please consider me for the US/canada part of the giveaway.
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I read The Devil Came on Horseback, I saw the documentary as well… I’ve been meaning to pick this one up – all of the reviews I’ve read, thus far, has been positive.
The semester is almost over, and I’ll have all summer to read. So, please count me in!
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I have a special spot in my literary heart for stories of struggle and overcoming that struggle. Of late, my book reading seems to be migrating to the ethnic as well as to those stories of breaking free from oppression. I’ve managed to miss this title, but it’s going straight onto my wishlists
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I participated in Natasha’s reading for Darfur last year and read many books about Darfur. I would love to read Tears of the Desert as well. I have read many rave reviews about the book. Do enter me!
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My MIL has gotten me more interested in this region and I think it is a book that we would both enjoy!
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Sounds like a really great read! And an awesome review (of course!). I hope that I win!
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I love reading about other places, but I really love to read memoirs.
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I’ve been upset about the situation in Darfur since before early 2007 (that’s when I bought my t-shirt to spread awareness and support a solution at the same time). My heart breaks about this. Although it’s devastating that this has been happening long enough for books to be written about it, I want to read this book. I’d love to win it.
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I love learning about other cultures. Please include me in your giveaway.
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I want to read this book because I think I should know more than I do about Darfur.
I’ve been interested in reading this book since Natasha @ Maw Books read it during her huge Reading and Blogging for Darfur month, and my library doesn’t have a copy! Plus my grandma loves these types of books so I’d definitely share it with her when I finish reading it. Thanks for an excellent giveaway!
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I like true stories
i have wanted to read this book ever since it came out but live in an area where english books are rare. human interest stories really interest me
I always love a good read and I love to read all genres.
I would want to read this book to educate myself on what is happening in our world. All news is local, so to understand, you must hear from people living it.
I normally stay away from memoirs, but this sounds like one of those books that everyone should read.
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Stories like this just grab me and don’t let go. I’ve loved ‘Left to Tell’ and ‘A long way gone’. What an amazing way to understand what is going on in the world around us.
Thanks!
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This does look interesting, and I’d love to read any of the books you’re offering. I am in the UK though.
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