BOOK PICKS.Byline: The Register-Guard BOOK PICKS "Palestine" By Joe Sacco
Joe Sacco (born October 2, 1960) is a Maltese comics artist and journalist. Fantagraphics Books, 2001 Ages 14 and older "Palestine" first appeared as a series of comics, but the series has been published as a graphic novel. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading a graphic novel, which is a fairly new genre, this is an excellent one to try. But don't expect the lightweight fare of traditional comics. Graphic novels often have serious subjects, and "Palestine" is no exception. American author and University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. journalism graduate Joe Sacco recounts his two-month trip in 1991-92 to the occupied territories This article is about occupied territory in general: for more specific discussion of the territories captured by Israel in the Six-Day War, see Israeli-occupied territories. Occupied territories to meet and talk with Palestinians to learn about their lives. He recognizes that much of his information on the region has been presented from an Israeli perspective, and he is trying to get another viewpoint. As he hears these heartbreaking heart·break·ing adj. 1. Causing overwhelming grief or distress. 2. Producing a strong emotional reaction: heartbreaking loveliness. tales from the people who live in the Palestinian refugee camps Palestinian refugee camps were established after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War to accommodate Palestinian refugees who fled from the war. This article lists the current Palestinian refugee camps with current population and year they were established. , he gains insights into this most complex conflict. He learns that there is not just one, or two, or three Palestinian lines of thinking, but that they are united in utter despair at their loss of freedom. The graphics and text combine to form a touching and sad portrait of a situation that belies easy answers. For those who have little knowledge of the related historical events, starting with the formation of Israel in 1948, "Palestine" presents a tutorial of sorts. Sacco's self-deprecating humor offers a few light moments to relieve the inherent heaviness of story. This is a worthwhile and unconventional book for those willing to move out of their comfort zones. - Kit Duchin, librarian, South Eugene High School South Eugene High School is a public high school located in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It was founded as Eugene High School around 1900, and was located at Willamette Street and West 11th Avenue in a brick building that later served as Eugene's city hall. |
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