Poetry and true life stories about women with breast cancer in Tanzania. The testimonies in Brave Faces are told through personal stories and poetry that speak to this courage, the loneliness, the anger and the pain of loosing that most precious part of our femininity - breasts.
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Deeply rooted in the cultures of both Oman and Zanzibar, Nasra Al Adawi writes of inner journeys as important as those between continents and civilizations. Descended from the peoples of Africa and of Oman, she writes in the languages of Tanzania. The various identities merge. She writes of brave faces turned towards cancer. But perhaps the bravest face of all is that of a poet who brings together in herself and in her writing the contradictions of a world at odds with itself even as a body wracked with cancer rejects the substance of itself. And in this coming together there is hope ... --Dr. Karin Paasche: University of Dortmund, Germany;
Nasra Al Adawi is an amazing woman of courage. Her courage comes from her pure compassion. Brave Faces is profoundly important to all of us. Cancer was the thief taking my mother when she was just 59, and it has touched the lives of many other loved ones and friends. Nasra's poetry speaks to the courage, love, and hope cancer victims and their loved ones need so desperately. This book should be available in every hospital waiting room across the world. That s how important I believe it is. --Don Iannone, poet and organizational changeorganizational change, Ohio, USA
Against background of clouds in pastel shades, Nasra Al Adawi sketches her poems to challenge the worst disease of our times, taking us on a journey beyond pain and fear to hope and strength. Cancer is a highly emotional subject and one that crys out for words of anguish and for words of comfort; and yet is seldom the topic of poetry. This pioneering poet takes a brave stand, staring down the disease, putting a public face on private suffering with a voice that compels us to listen and encourages us to act. --Dr. Patricia Groves, Writer.
Nasra Al Adawi is an amazing woman of courage. Her courage comes from her pure compassion. Brave Faces is profoundly important to all of us. Cancer was the thief taking my mother when she was just 59, and it has touched the lives of many other loved ones and friends. Nasra's poetry speaks to the courage, love, and hope cancer victims and their loved ones need so desperately. This book should be available in every hospital waiting room across the world. That s how important I believe it is. --Don Iannone, poet and organizational changeorganizational change, Ohio, USA
Against background of clouds in pastel shades, Nasra Al Adawi sketches her poems to challenge the worst disease of our times, taking us on a journey beyond pain and fear to hope and strength. Cancer is a highly emotional subject and one that crys out for words of anguish and for words of comfort; and yet is seldom the topic of poetry. This pioneering poet takes a brave stand, staring down the disease, putting a public face on private suffering with a voice that compels us to listen and encourages us to act. --Dr. Patricia Groves, Writer.
About the Author
The author is a poet known by her pen name Nasra Al Adawi. An Omani poet whose work is rooted in humanitarian and charitable concerns, she was born in Zanzibar and brought up in the United Arab Emirates. As a budding poet, Nasra started writing verse initially in Arabic and later in English. She entered her work in poetry competitions organised by correspondence in the United States from 1994 to 1998. In 2001, one of her pieces was selected and featured on a promotional T-shirt of the leading paints brand, Jotun Paints. Thereafter, young Nasra began working on collections of her poems. Her rst anthology, entitled Collective Thoughts, was published in 2002, and the proceeds were donated to children stricken by cancer at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. Two years later, Nasra came out with a second title Within Myself: The Willpower to Live Beyond Cancer, in collaboration with the Oman National Association for Cancer Awareness. In 2005 Nasra collaborated with young Omani photographer Yarub Al Bakry and held a charity exhibition in aid of the Oman Charitable Organization where two artistic media -poetry and photography- mingled. Nasra continues to explore new themes in her poetry and strongly believes that verse cannot be presented only in the form of a book. Poetry is an art that can be merged with other artistic media; it only needs a touch of originality and creativity, she says.
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heartfelt and inspiring,
By Lorena (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brave Faces: The Daring Stand Against Cancer (Hardcover)
The collection of stories are both moving and inspiring. It is comforting to see the strength and courage demonstrated by those affected with this disease and it gives hope to those going through this ordeal. This book gives a real voice to the fight against cancer and the poems reflect the emotions and feelings behind it so beautifully. Great book.
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Ms. Al Adawi has proven herself to be a strong voice for women who often are not heard. Breast cancer has become a crusade in America, but all too often lack of education in much of the developing world puts myriad women at risk. Nonetheless, they are valiant in the face of their illness, and make do with the resources that are available. Ms. Al Adawi has spent time in Tanzania, listening to their stories, and has woven their words to create a beautiful book, expressing their bravery. All of the proceeds from this book are donated to these women, given back to help increase breast cancer education and healthcare in Tanzania. If you have a friend or family member who is battling with this illness, this is a truly brilliant gift. Written in Swahili and in English, Ms. Al Adawi's language holds the vibrancy and rhythm of her Zanzibari roots, and her thoughtfulness brings together a world of hope in the face of disaster.
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Brave Faces: The Daring Stand Against Cancer,
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Nasra Al Adawi is not only a big writing talent, but she also has a genuine affection for people with cancer. "Brave Face" is a wonderful, inspirational book that couses tears and brings hope too. Read the book. You won't regret it and you will not forget it soon.
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