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Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews WW II Hardcover – December 12, 2008

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Long-time fine art photographer Gershman spent five years collecting the stories of Albanian Muslims who harbored Jewish refugees during WWII as part of the Islamic tradition of Besa, or sanctuary, and his record provides a clear and powerful push back against a popular image more recently shaped by violent extremists. Each new page offers a portrait and a brief anecdote on the origins of the family, the people they helped, and the bonds that formed between the Albanian and Jewish families. Gershman's portraits are skillful and expressive, capturing warmth and pride but also the weight of the 60 years that have passed since the War. The subjects' resonant voices-"I did nothing special. All Hebrews are our brothers"-share tales of kindnesses and unexpected lives conceived in the midst of catastrophe and destruction. A haunting look at the power of love, compassion and generosity to unite faiths and deliver genuine salvation, this illustrated oral history will fascinate. 66 b&w photos.
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Through the eyes of Norman H. Gershman, we can see that beyond our individual identities and desires, there is a common core of self, an essential humanity whose nature is peace, whose expression is thought, and whose action is unconditional love. ― Madam Jehan Sadat, Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development, University of Maryland

I hope that these photos and their stories become widely known. They offer hope for a future in which Muslims and Jews can overcome their conflicts and focus on their common humanity. ―
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Syracuse University Press; 1st edition (December 12, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0815609345
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0815609346
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.72 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.67 x 11 inches
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