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This collection is deeply moving, sensitive and courageous" - Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Recipient "Sometimes a book teaches me, sometimes brings tears of recognition, sometimes connects me profoundly with our ongoing struggles for justice and respect. This beautiful creation is all these gifts in a voice as clear and deep as the pool from which we all long to drink." - Chrystos, Acclaimed Artist, Writer, and Activist Uninhabiting the Violence of Silencing is an adventurous and powerful collection of poetry, short essays, and artworks anchored in Naguib’s personal journey as an artist, writer, activist, and seeker. This collection is not for the faint of heart or conviction; it is, however, a gem! Packed with jarring, tender, raging, heartfelt, and honest explorations, Naguib’s writings and artwork almost emerge from each page startling, jumping from political criticism to the fundamentals of humanity to her personal journey as a woman, an indigenous person, and an individual committed to social conscience and justice. Uninhabiting the Violence of Silencing is a book meant to inspire the hearts of those already committed to breaking silences and for those awakening to the possibilities.
This collection confronts the pervasive impact of silencing and advocates for a courageous engagement with personal and political struggles. Fabiola Bahiyya Nabil Naguib's work navigates her multifaceted identity as an artist, writer, activist, and seeker, weaving together poetry, short essays, and artworks. The collection delves into themes of political criticism, fundamental humanity, and the author's experiences as a woman and an indigenous person dedicated to social conscience and justice. It aims to both resonate with those already engaged in breaking silences and awaken those newly aware of these possibilities.
This collection has been lauded by prominent figures, with Archbishop Desmond Tutu describing it as 'deeply moving, sensitive and courageous.' Chrystos, an acclaimed artist, writer, and activist, notes its ability to teach, evoke tears of recognition, and foster profound connection to ongoing struggles for justice and respect, calling it a 'beautiful creation.' The work is characterized as adventurous and powerful, packed with honest explorations that range from political criticism to fundamental humanity and the author's personal journey. It is presented as a gem meant to inspire those already committed to breaking silences and those beginning to recognize the importance of such actions.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
ISBN-10:
0978360109
ISBN-13:
9780978360108
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