Innocent Witnesses

A powerful portrait of the personal consequences of war as seen through the innocent eyes of children, from a Nobel Prize-winning writer.Nobel Prize-winning writer Svetlana Alexievich delves into the

我寫下來，因為我們是最後的見證人。　◎女性主義史學經典《乳房的歷史》作者瑪莉蓮．亞隆最後傳世作品◎美國亞馬遜書店 ★★★★★ 五顆星感動好評 在生命結束時，你會回想到什麼？　本書是知名女性主義歷史學家瑪莉蓮．亞隆，因為意識到自己將是二戰最後的見證人，而與五位友人一起留下的童年戰爭經驗書寫。這群八旬老人所寫下的並不是血肉橫飛的戰役，而是自己曾經如何以兒童的身分參與這場大人的戰爭，進而不可避免地被戰爭的經驗影響了日後的人生。　透過兒童視角凝視戰爭的多種面向　書中的主角們出身於不同國家，但童年都在二戰時期度過。身為兒童，他們對經驗有別於一般回憶錄描寫的戰場記憶。有人在非戰場的美國過著還算安穩的生活，有人卻身在法國淪陷區目睹血腥的屠殺；有人在德國直接遭遇種族主義的迫害，有人則是納粹家庭的小孩，懵懂地旁觀親人犯下違反人權的罪行。多樣的童年記憶最終匯流，呈現了二戰複雜的面貌。　由身體書寫邁向生命書寫的深刻旅程　身為歷史學家與女性，亞隆的作品以性別關係為主軸，帶出許多人類社會中存而不論的權力結構。在本書中，她將關懷轉往與自身息息相關的童年戰爭經驗，透過個人的文字與口說回憶，令每個人的故事成為二戰的微觀歷史。此外，作者以童年為題，也因為兒童往往是戰爭場面最佳的見證者。他們的天真，卻給如今依舊充斥暴力與失落的我們一絲希望。 國際好評 歷史與記憶有如華爾滋般共舞，雙方拉近、又分開。瑪莉蓮．亞隆展現了她的天分，以孩童的天真去透析其記憶中的故事。她精彩地帶領我們進入這段非常時期中普通孩童的生命。──海瑟‧莫里斯（奧斯維辛回憶錄《刺青師的美麗人生》作者） 在本書中，他們回想戰爭中的童年，其記憶的清晰度令人心碎。 重要的是，我們能聽到他們如何從這種創傷中倖存下來，並且持續活出具有創造力的生命。──湯亭亭（《女戰士：鬼魂中的少女回憶》作者） 作者們將是最後一批經歷過二戰的人類。這些故事無一例外，感人地為這個二十世紀最具災難性的事件提供了深刻的視角。 ── 大衛．甘迺迪（《免於恐懼的自由：經濟大蕭條與暫時的美國人1929－1945》作者） 這不僅是亞隆另一項饒富意義的歷史和文學成就，也是一本美麗而令人難以忘懷的書。──亞歷珊卓．扎普魯德（《撈回的書頁：大屠殺時期的年輕作家日記》作者） 他們的故事就像一面鏡子，我們必須在其中

Mei Mei 打破了奶奶最愛的杯子，驚慌失措的她擔心遭到責怪，甚至害怕被趕出家門。當她選擇將錯誤推給無辜的貓咪 Mimi 時，罪惡感卻如影隨形，直到真相終於說出口。插圖以富戲劇感的光影營造緊張氛圍，同時又帶來祖孫間溫柔的擁抱與理解，讓孩子體驗情緒轉折，也學習勇敢面對錯誤。Join Mei Mei on her hilarious and emotional journey in this dramatic and tenderhearted picture book about guilt and forgiveness, from the acclaimed creator of We Are Definitely Human. When Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? What if she yells? What if she kicks Mei Mei out of her house? Mei Mei can't face it. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much! Mimi's accusing eyes follow Mei Mei until she just can't take it anymore, and the truth comes spilling out. With vibrant and moody cinematic illustrations and pitch-perfect pacing, X. Fang's newest picture book is filled to the brim with comedic drama and the comforting sweetness of a grandparent's forgiving hug.

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Sunday Times bestsellers FIFTY FIFTY, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, THE ACCOMPLICE and KILL FOR ME KILL FOR YOU.WHAT IF THE ONLY WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER?'The very definition of a page-turner!' IAN RANKIN'Enthralling' SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE MONTH'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD'A thriller that never pauses for breath and sends a shiver down the spine. It is a thrill ride that is impossible to put down' DAILY MAILRuby Johnson is a nanny and maid to wealthy families in Manhattan's West 74th Street.She knows their routines. Their secrets.One night, on her way home, Ruby witnesses a neighbour's murder.She knows the victim. She knows the killer.She makes an anonymous call to the police and names the murderer.But Ruby didn't tell the truth...Because there's something wrong with Ruby Johnson.Eddie Flynn, conman turned trial lawyer, must defend an innocent man

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