{"title":"Dalal Mawad","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Dalal Mawad, a distinguished journalist and author known for her impactful storytelling and in-depth exploration of historical events. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to uncovering the truth, Mawad has captivated readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our selection, you will find \u003cem\u003eAll She Lost\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling narrative that transcends the typical bounds of the history genre. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research, Mawad delves into important historical and military events, shedding light on stories that may have otherwise remained hidden. Her work not only informs but also evokes a deep emotional response, making history accessible and engaging for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDalal Mawad's books are more than just informative texts; they are journeys into the past that challenge our perceptions and invite us to see the world through a different lens. Whether you are a history enthusiast or someone looking to expand your horizons, Mawad’s collection offers a captivating reading experience that is both educational and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"all-she-lost-by-dalal-mawad-9781399406253","title":"All She Lost","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Poignant and compelling… will resonate with anyone who cares about justice and the abuse of power’ - Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and author of Sandstorm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Essential and urgent' - Kim Ghattas, journalist and author of Black Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll She Lost\u003c\/em\u003e by Dalal Mawad explores the crisis in Lebanon and the wider Middle East through a series of searing interviews with women in Lebanon, weaving an extraordinary story of survival, corruption, and impunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDalal Mawad begins with a huge explosion in the heart of Beirut that killed hundreds of people – an apocalypse of a sequence of events leading to Lebanon’s unprecedented collapse. As an award-winning journalist in Lebanon when the blast occurred, Mawad was among the first to report on the mysterious and devastating explosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her reporting, she discovered that it is the women who remain behind, and through their stories, the history of the Middle East must be reconstructed. She set out to record the untold stories of women long discriminated against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMawad's interviews include mothers who lost their children, spouses who lost partners, and refugee women fleeing the war in Syria. Among them is a Lebanese grandmother, bankrupted by the nation’s collapse, who recalls Beirut’s glory days of the 1960s, when celebrities like Brigitte Bardot and Miles Davis visited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also shares the experiences of women like Mawad herself, who have left their homes behind. These women all experienced the explosion and suffered unimaginable loss and tragedy, yet are united by more than just this one event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir personal stories converge to tell the story of a nation whose glory days are long gone, plagued by protracted violence, lurching from crisis to crisis, and fighting to survive. \u003cem\u003eAll She Lost\u003c\/em\u003e tells not only of what these women have lost but also what Lebanon and a part of the Middle East have lost, capturing a world that is no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848325812460,"sku":"9781399406253","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6430593482686.jpg?v=1758973416"},{"product_id":"all-she-lost-by-dalal-mawad-9781399406260","title":"All She Lost","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll She Lost\u003c\/em\u003e by Lebanese journalist Dalal Mawad explores the modern history of Lebanon, from the port explosion and civil war to the roles of Hezbollah and Israel. Through the personal stories of women, it weaves a gripping narrative of survival, corruption, and impunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Poignant and compelling” - Lindsey Hilsum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Essential and urgent” - Kim Ghattas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLebanon and the Middle East are in crisis. For this extraordinary book, journalist Dalal Mawad conducted a series of profound interviews with women in Lebanon, creating an intense portrayal of resilience amidst turmoil. The book opens with the catastrophic explosion in the heart of Beirut, claiming hundreds of lives. This event marked the beginning of Lebanon's unparalleled collapse. Dalal Mawad, an award-winning journalist, was on the ground when the explosion occurred and was among the first to report on this mysterious and devastating event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her investigation, Mawad uncovered a central truth: women who remain behind tell the crucial stories needed to reconstruct the history of the Middle East. Through their narratives, she captures the experiences of mothers who lost children, spouses who lost partners, and refugee women fleeing from the Syrian war only to face another failing state. These voices reveal the untold stories of women long subjected to discrimination and adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book shares tales from a Lebanese grandmother, left destitute by the nation’s downfall, who reminisces about Beirut’s glamorous past in the 1960s. It also includes experiences of women like Mawad herself, who have left their homeland. Despite enduring the explosion and suffering immense loss, these women’s personal stories unite to depict a country whose illustrious days have faded, now embroiled in enduring violence and ongoing crises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll She Lost\u003c\/em\u003e not only recounts what these women have endured but also chronicles the decline of Lebanon and a portion of the Middle East that exists no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072430719212,"sku":"9781399406260","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/62f5c4f85df329f98f62fb1e68e950eb.jpg?v=1765138612"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dalal-mawad.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}