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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BetaStolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002294
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Morocco • 1970s-1990s
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World History2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail is a memoir by Malika Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi detailing Malika's harrowing experience of being imprisoned with her family in the Moroccan desert for two decades. The account explores themes of resilience and survival as they endure extreme hardship and isolation.
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
Emotional
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail is commended for its gripping narrative and emotional depth, detailing Oufkir's harrowing experiences with resilience. The prose is accessible and engaging, though some find the pacing uneven. Critics praise its insight into human rights issues, but some argue it lacks deeper political analysis. Overall, a compelling and enlightening read.
Who Should Read Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail?
Readers who appreciate harrowing true stories of resilience and survival, similar to those depicted in The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, will find Stolen Lives compelling. This book appeals to individuals interested in personal narratives that confront adversity and explore human fortitude.
24,279 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Morocco • 1970s-1990s
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World History2002
Adult
18+ years
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