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Historians refer to the Spanish Civil War as one of the bloodiest wars of the twentieth century. In 1937, at Mexico s request and offer, nearly 500 children from Spain remembered as Los Niños de Morelia were relocated via ship to Mexico to escape the war s violence. These children traveled across the sea without their families and were expected to return at the war s end. No one could have foreseen another world war was on the way or that that Franco s regime would prevent the children from coming home. These enduring conflicts trapped the children in a country far from their homeland, and many never made it back. Remember Me is Mario Escobar s novelization of these events, as told by a fictional survivor one of the children of Morelia who looks back upon his life after making the long and devastating journey across the Atlantic. This story explores the endurance of the human spirit as well as the quandary of a parent s impossible decision, asking: At what cost do you protect your child in the face of uncertainty?
Fifteen women. Fifteen inspirational stories. From highly
influential individuals in politics, to award-winning leaders and
inspirational philanthropists, to ordinary women who have embraced
British life, a range of Punjabi women all share personal stories
of racism, gender inequality and the partition of India and
Pakistan. Together and alone they overcame adversity and dealt with
the complexities of embracing dual identities and balancing a
career with family life. Some even share their experiences of the
partition of India in 1947 as well as the Jallianwallah Bagh
Massacre, 1919. The first in a series of books, Voices from Punjab
will resonate with readers as they accompany the women on their
unique journeys. Different in many ways, ultimately each woman has
a common background - coming from Punjab to celebrate their
triumphs over cultural differences and gender stereotypes in the
UK.
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