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Human Rights Reading List

Our book picks on human rights, social justice and making the world a better place.

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A classic. Over 40 years old but still relevant today.

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A dramatic portrayal of female revolt against treatment of women in many parts of the Middle East.

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If you’re looking for a super-readable history of US torture and Guantanamo since 9/11, this is it.

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The unforgettable, heartbreaking story that reveals a struggle in Afghanistan that continues today.

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Edward Vaughn LOVE THIS BOOK!

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alisha oceguera only book i've ever read!!! LOVED IT, but such a sad story.

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Rocky Porch Moore Incredibly well-written.

Monia Mazigh tells of how her husband was kidnapped at JFK airport by US officials and sent to Syria to be tortured, as part of the US “extraordinary rendition” program. This is a remarkable story of personal courage, and of an extraordinary woman who lets us into her life so that others can understand the denial of rights and the discarding of human rights her family suffered.

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Excellent book

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a must read

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Catherine ... Feel the need to reiterate...A MUST READ!

A harrowing story that must be told and read.

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Bryon Mondok This is an amazing book. Judge this book by its cover.

Great series to introduce young readers to serious human rights themes. (also enjoyable for all ages!)

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Fascinating book that addresses dignity, social and economic justice, and the complicated nature of memory and human legacies.

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Cara Allen Loved this book on so many levels!

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Janae S I just bought this. I'm excited and scared to read it.

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Maggie Thomas I work with HeLa cells in labs all the time; I've always felt bad for the family though

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J R Amazing book! Great writing style, heartbreaking story

A Newsweek journalist's gripping memoir and glimpse into human rights situation in Iran.

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Catherine ... Thank you, it is now on my list.

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Wendy Huybrechts Sitting on my nightstand. My next read!

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Pamela Richter Has anyone read this? I plan to...just wondering!

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Amnesty International USA @pamela richter it's worth a read!

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Pamela Richter Thanks...reading it now..what an eye opener!

Riveting -- against the background of Sri Lanka's civil war Anil's Ghost is a story of love, family and identity.

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Unflinching, thought-provoking

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Christina T Great book!

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Liesl Codrington loved this book!

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Azra Salihovic Such a great read!

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Celeste “We must see all scars as beauty. Okay? This will be our secret. Because take it from me, a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, 'I survived'.”

A must read

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Nancy Smyth We had our incoming masters students (and faculty and staff) read this book this past summer--very powerful!

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Amnesty International USA That's great, you're right so powerful!

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Krystal Martinez This book changed my life. I am grateful to Dr. Ryan for making this a required read in our Gender and Human Rights course at SMU. Do not leave this earth without reading this book.

Undaunted: My struggle for freedom and survival in Burma by Zoya Phan

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Set on the oil rich Nigerian delta landscape, Oil on Water is a fast-paced novel that will make you think about corporate responsibility and human rights.

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Renowned photographer Phil Borges's collection of 80 hand-toned portraits of indigenous and tribal people around the world is a quietly beautiful testament to the strength and inherent dignity of the human spirit.

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Paul Farmer is awesome

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