Fragments of History - Pajalic, Amra
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Fragments of History: The Essays Behind the Stories delves into the hidden truths and haunting legacies of Srebrenica, unpacking the complex layers behind one of Europe's darkest modern tragedies. Drawing on deep research and personal insight, these essays explore the roots of genocide, the urban-rural divide in former Yugoslavia, and the strategic use of Islamophobia to dehumanise Bosniaks. They examine the erasure and resurgence of Muslim identity, the myth of interethnic harmony under Yugoslav socialism, and the role of women-as survivors, protestors, and preservers of memory. With clarity…mehr

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Fragments of History: The Essays Behind the Stories delves into the hidden truths and haunting legacies of Srebrenica, unpacking the complex layers behind one of Europe's darkest modern tragedies. Drawing on deep research and personal insight, these essays explore the roots of genocide, the urban-rural divide in former Yugoslavia, and the strategic use of Islamophobia to dehumanise Bosniaks. They examine the erasure and resurgence of Muslim identity, the myth of interethnic harmony under Yugoslav socialism, and the role of women-as survivors, protestors, and preservers of memory. With clarity and conviction, this collection reveals the forces that shaped a nation's trauma and the voices that continue to demand justice.
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Amra Pajalic is an award-winning Australian author, educator, and indie publisher known for crafting compelling stories that blend heart, humour, and heritage. Her work explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience, often drawing from her Bosnian background.She won the 2009 Melbourne Prize for Literature's Civic Choice Award for her debut novel The Good Daughter, re-released as Sabiha's Dilemma (Pishukin Press, 2022). The anthology she co-edited, Growing up Muslim in Australia (Allen and Unwin, 2014), was shortlisted for the 2015 Children's Book Council of the year awards and her memoir Things Nobody Knows But Me (Transit Lounge, 2019) was shortlisted for the 2020 National Biography Award. Her short story collection The Cuckoo's Song (Pishukin Press) features previously published and prize-winning stories.Amra is the author of the Sassy Saints series, a young adult contemporary trilogy set in Melbourne's western suburbs. These stories feature smart-mouthed teens, love triangles, fake friends, and fierce girl power, offering a refreshing take on multicultural Australian life.She is also the creator of the gripping Seka Torlak crime mystery series. Forged on the war-torn streets of Srebrenica, Seka Torlak fights for justice, retribution and truth.Amra is committed to accessibility and inclusion in publishing. Through her micro-press, Pishukin Press, she releases her titles in a wide range of formats-including audiobook, large print, dyslexic font, paperback, ebook, and hardback-to ensure all readers can experience her stories.When she's not writing, Amra is podcasting on Amra's Armchair Anecdotes, mentoring emerging writers, and delivering workshops across Australia on self-publishing, writing craft, and creative resilience.Connect with Amra via her website https: //www.amrapajalic.com