Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail
Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002294
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Morocco • 1970s-1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail details Malika Oufkir's harrowing experience of wrongful imprisonment in Morocco. After her father's failed coup attempt, Malika, her siblings, and their mother endure two decades in a brutal desert prison. The memoir, co-authored by Michèle Fitoussi, sheds light on their resilience and struggle for freedom.
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Malika Oufkir's Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail is a gripping memoir revealing harrowing experiences of unjust imprisonment. Positive reviews laud its poignant narrative and emotional depth, while some critics point to inconsistent pacing and occasional lack of context. Nonetheless, it remains a powerful tale of resilience and survival.
Who Should Read Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail?
Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail would captivate readers interested in memoirs of resilience and survival, particularly those who appreciated Night by Elie Wiesel or The Diary of Anne Frank. Fans of autobiographical accounts highlighting human rights abuses and personal triumph against oppressive regimes will find this book compelling.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Morocco • 1970s-1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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