Under the Same Sky
From Iran to Australia, an unforgettable story of seeking refuge, being torn apart by government detention and freed by love
$32.13
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
26 April 2017
Summary
After fleeing their homeland, Australian refugee policies threaten to tear this young couple apart. An unforgettable story of love, hope and a quest for freedom.
At seventeen, all Mojgan Shamsalipoor wanted was to be safe from physical and sexual abuse, go to school, and to eventually marry for love. In Iran, she was denied all of this.
Milad Jafari was a shy teenage boy who found his voice as a musician. But the rap music he loved was illegal in his country. All Milad’s fathe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733637827 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733637825 |
| Author: | Mojgan Shamsalipoor, Milad Jafari, James Knight |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 26 April 2017 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 28mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A powerful insight into the human face of asylum seekers - Readings
What affected me most powerfully was a sense of fury and despair that the world’s refugee problem is principally caused by political and / or religious lunacy which foments oppression and violence - ReadPlus
About The Author
Mojgan Shamsalipoor
Mojgan Shamsalipoor (Author)
Mojgan Shamsalipoor was born in Iran and at seventeen she fled the country hoping to find sanctuary. She arrived in Australia and requested asylum. Mojgan is currently living in Brisbane with her husband, Milad Jafari. She hopes to be able to stay in Australia and study to become a midwife.
Milad Jafari (Author)
Milad Jafari was born in Iran and he and his family had to leave their homeland to escape political persecution. He lives in Brisbane with his wife Mojgan Shamsalipoor. Milad is working, studying and looking forward to the day he becomes an Australian citizen.
James Knight (Author)
James Knight has worked in network television, independent documentaries and is a bestselling author. He has written twelve non-fiction books, with topics including cricket, travel, mountaineering, and human-interest biographies. He wrote THE DRAGON’S JOURNEY, an incredible story about Vietnamese boat person Duy Long Nguyen; THE MAN FROM COOLIBAH, the bestselling biography of outback legend Milton Jones; and most recently worked with Sally Faulkner on ALL FOR MY CHILDREN. James lives in Sydney.
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