Dimensions
136 x 211 x 11mm
Az zer-e chakak gorekht wa zer-e baran neshast.
He ran out from under a leaky roof and found himself in the rain. An Afghan proverb
'Under A Leaky Roof' traces the journey of many Afghan refugees currently living in Australia. Based on interviews with refugees and the people who work with them the book details common experiences of discrimination and persecution which led them to flee their homes, the despair of detention in Australia and the fear and uncertainty when they try to start their new lives in the Australian community.
Informed and compassionate 'Under A Leaky Roof' makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the refugee experience. It also highlights why we need to develop a more humane approach to those people unfortunate enough to be forced from their homes.
