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The image of Samia Yusuf Omar running for last place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics will forever be imprinted in the minds of all who saw it: The lean Somalian, wearing knee-length leggings and a baggy T-shirt, came in seconds behind her competitors. What the cheering crowd couldn’t know then was what it took to get there. An Olympic Dream follows Omar’s second attempt to represent her country at the Olympics, this time in London. Reinhard Kleist pictures the athlete training in one of the most dangerous cities in the world; her passage through Sudan and into Libya; and her fateful attempt to reach Europe. By telling the story of one remarkable woman, Kleist gives voice to the thousands of migrants who risk their lives daily for a better future.
Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: SelfMadeHero (April 12, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1910593095
ISBN-13: 978-1910593097
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This is a book that the whole world needs to read. It is compelling, powerful and incredibly sad. But we can all be inspired by Samia's story and her dogged persistence against all odds. This book, the first graphic novel I have read, is a tribute to her and her dream. The translation from German is beautifully done. I will be buying copies of this book for others.
Stunning work by an incredibly gifted artist who made an obscure athlete's story a powerful and tragic journey with universal meaning.
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