Fault Lines: Views Across Haiti's Divide
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 2945 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 259 pages |
Haiti is a country of contrasts. It is a land of stunning natural beauty, but also of deep poverty. It is a country with a rich history, but also one that has been marred by violence and instability.
In Fault Lines: Views Across Haiti's Divide, award-winning journalist Amy Wilentz explores the complex factors that have shaped Haiti's present. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with Haitians from all walks of life, Wilentz provides a nuanced and comprehensive look at the country's challenges and opportunities.
Wilentz begins by examining Haiti's history, from its colonial origins to its independence in 1804. She shows how the country's history of slavery, colonialism, and dictatorship has left a deep legacy of inequality and division.
Wilentz then turns her attention to Haiti's present. She examines the country's political system, its economy, and its social problems. She also discusses the impact of the 2010 earthquake, which devastated Haiti and left millions of people homeless.
Throughout her book, Wilentz offers a nuanced and balanced perspective on Haiti. She avoids easy stereotypes and simplistic solutions. Instead, she presents a complex and often contradictory picture of a country that is struggling to overcome its many challenges.
Fault Lines is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand Haiti. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the complexities of this fascinating country.
Reviews
"Fault Lines is a masterful work of journalism. Wilentz has written a book that is both deeply informed and deeply humane. She has given us an indispensable guide to understanding Haiti's present and future."
—Junot Díaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
"Wilentz has written a brilliant and compassionate book about Haiti. She has captured the country's beauty and pain, its resilience and despair. Fault Lines is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Haiti's complex history and its present challenges."
—Edwidge Danticat, author of Breath, Eyes, Memory
About the Author
Amy Wilentz is an award-winning journalist and author. She has written extensively about Haiti for publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Republic. She is the author of several books, including The Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier and Farewell, Fred Voodoo: A Letter from Haiti.
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 2945 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 259 pages |
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 2945 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 259 pages |