Instead We Became Evil by Sleiman Nejim - ISBN: 9781954220423
Hardcover
Refugee, gangster, musician: A Palestinian journey through trauma and transformation.

Instead We Became Evil

A Palestinian Refugee's True Story of Survival and Perseverance

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  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    20 September 2022

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Summary

For fans of “The Hundred Years War on Palestine”, “I Shall Not Hate” and “Mornings in Jenin,” as well as “The Autobiography of Gucci Mane,” comes a gripping memoir exploring the Palestinian refugee experience and the transformative role of music.

A Palestinian refugee born during the relentless bombings of Lebanon in 1982, Sleiman chronicles his poignant journey from refugee to celebrated musician in Denmark in his memoir. Sleiman’s family sought refuge in Denmark, where he grappled w…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781954220423
ISBN-10:1954220421
Author:Sleiman Nejim
Publisher:Kingston Imperial
Imprint:Kingston Imperial
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:20 September 2022
Weight:567g
Dimensions:216mm x 146mm
About The Author

Sleiman Nejim

Sleiman

Sleiman is a Danish rapper of Palestinian origin. He was born in Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon, Lebanon. He immigrated to Denmark as a child and grew up in Asker d, a housing project in Hundige, a suburb south of Copenhagen. He joined the local gang Bloodz and ended up with a criminal record and jail time. After an assassination attempt on him, he left gang life.

Dart Adams

Dart Adams is a native Bostonian journalist, historian, lecturer and researcher. His work has appeared in various online and print publications including Complex, NPR, Mass Appeal, Okayplayer, Ebony, LEVEL, Boston Globe Magazine, and Boston Magazine. He’s also the owner/operator of Producers I Know/Fat Beats and hosted Dart Against Humanity and the Boston Legends Podcast.

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