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Searching For Life: The Grandmothers Of The Plaza De Mayo And The Disappeared Children Of Argentina
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From The Book:I Want To Touch You And Kiss You.You Are My Mother'S Sister And Only One Year Older; You Must Have Something Of My Mother In You.A Found Child After Being Returned To Her Familysearching For Life Traces The Courageous Plight Of The Grandmothers Of The Plaza De Mayo, A Group Of Women Who Challenged The Ruthless Dictatorship That Ruled Argentina From 1976 To 1983. Acting As Both Detectives And Human Rights Advocates In An Effort To Find And Recover Their Grandchildren, The Grandmothers Identified Fiftyseven Of An Estimated 500 Children Who Had Been Kidnapped Or Born In Detention Centers. The Grandmothers' Work Also Led To The Creation Of The National Genetic Data Bank, The Only Bank Of Its Kind In The World, And To Article 8 Of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child, The Right To Identity, That Is Now Incorporated In The New Adoption Legislation In Argentina. Rita Arditti Has Conducted Extensive Interviews With Twenty Grandmothers And Twentyfive Others Connected With Their Work; Her Book Is A Testament To The Courage, Persistence, And Strength Of These Traditional Older Women.The Importance Of The Grandmothers' Work Has Effectively Transcended The Argentine Situation. Their Tenacious Pursuit Of Justice Defies The Culture Of Impunity And The Historical Amnesia That Pervades Argentina And Much Of The Rest Of The World Today. In Addition To Reconciling The Living Disappeared With Their Families Of Origin, These Grandmothers Restored A Chapter Of History That, Too, Had Been Abducted And Concealed From Its Rightful Heirs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Searching for Life'? A: 'Searching for Life' explores the courageous efforts of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who worked tirelessly to find their grandchildren kidnapped during Argentina's dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Rita Arditti, who conducted extensive interviews with the Grandmothers and others involved in their struggle.
- Q: What significant impact did the Grandmothers have? A: The Grandmothers' work led to the creation of the National Genetic Data Bank and contributed to the establishment of the 'right to identity' in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Searching for Life' contains 272 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the Grandmothers' journey.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 19, 1999.
- Q: What binding type is used for this edition? A: This edition of 'Searching for Life' is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Searching for Life' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is the first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: 'Searching for Life' is categorized under Central America.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from the interviews in the book? A: The interviews in 'Searching for Life' provide profound insights into the personal experiences and emotional resilience of the Grandmothers as they sought justice for their lost grandchildren.