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In this autobiographical graphic novel, Sarah Glidden teams up with two reporter‑friends who run a journalism nonprofit to uncover stories about the Iraq War’s human toll. The trio’s journey across Turkey, Iraq, and Syria brings them face to face with civilians, refugees, UN officials, and a former Marine friend whose wartime past offers an unexpected perspective. Through interviews and observations, they ask, “Who are you?” and reveal the diverse narratives of an Iranian blogger, a UN refugee administrator, a taxi driver, an Iraqi deported from the U.S., refugees seeking safety in Syria, and the American Marine. The book combines investigative journalism, personal memoir, and vivid illustration to explore the war’s lasting effects on the region’s people.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Sarah Glidden
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