{"title":"Abbas Khider","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eAbbas Khider\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author known for weaving rich narratives that offer profound insights into the human condition. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, and residing in Germany, Khider brings a unique multicultural perspective to his stories, often drawing on his own experiences as a refugee and immigrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKhider's novels are renowned for their poignant exploration of themes such as identity, migration, and the clash of different cultures. His writing style is marked by a blend of dark humour and deep empathy, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of contemporary life. Among his most notable works is \u003cem\u003eA Slap in the Face\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful narrative that delves into the struggles of displacement and the quest for belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to broaden your literary horizons or gain a deeper understanding of the global refugee experience, Abbas Khider's thought-provoking fiction offers a compelling journey into worlds both familiar and unknown. Dive into his works and discover why he has become a significant voice in modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-slap-in-the-face-by-abbas-khider-9781803090009","title":"A Slap in the Face","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback, the touching, timely story of an Iraqi refugee in Germany.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our era of mass migration, much of it driven by war and its aftermath, \u003ci\u003eA Slap in the Face\u003c\/i\u003e could not be more timely. It tells the story of Karim, an Iraqi refugee living in Germany whose right to asylum has been revoked in the wake of Saddam Hussein’s defeat. But Hussein wasn’t the only reason Karim left, and as Abbas Khider unfolds his story, we learn both the secret struggles he faced in his homeland and the battles with prejudice, distrust, poverty, and bureaucracy he has to endure in his attempts to make a new life in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs he erupts in frustration at his caseworker and finally forces her to listen to his story, we get an account of a contemporary life upended by politics and violence, told with warmth and humour that, while surprising us, does nothing to lessen the outrages Karim describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853213454572,"sku":"9781803090009","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27000183482829.jpg?v=1759192235"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/abbas-khider.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}