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Waiting To Be Arrested At Night: A Uyghur Poet'S Memoir Of China'S Genocide,Used
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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, awarded to the best first book of the yearNamed one of the best books of the year by: THE NEW YORK TIMES THE WASHINGTON POST THE ECONOMIST TIMEA poet's account of one of the world's most urgent humanitarian crises, and a harrowing tale of a family's escape from genocideOne by one, Tahir Hamut Izgil's friends disappeared. The Chinese government's brutal persecution of the Uyghur people had continued for years, but in 2017 it assumed a terrifying new scale. The Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim minority group in western China, were experiencing an echo of the worst horrors of the twentieth century, amplified by China's establishment of an allseeing hightech surveillance state. Over a million people have vanished into Chinas internment camps for Muslim minorities.Tahir, a prominent poet and intellectual, had been no stranger to persecution. After he attempted to travel abroad in 1996, police tortured him until he confessed to fabricated charges and sent him to a reeducation through labor camp. But even having endured three years in the camp, he could never have predicted the Chinese governments radical solution to the Uyghur question two decades later. Was the first sign when Tahir was interrogated for hours after a phone call with a fellow poet in the Netherlands? Or when his old friend was sentenced to life in prison simply for calling for Uyghurs' legal rights to be enforced? Perhaps it was when the police seized Uyghurs radios and installed jamming equipment to cut them off from the outside world.Once Tahir noticed that the park near his home was nearly empty because so many neighbors had been arrested, he knew the police would be coming for him any day. One night, after Tahirs daughters were asleep, he placed by his door a sturdy pair of shoes, a sweater, and a coat so that he could stay warm if the police came for him in the middle of the night. It was clear to Tahir and his wife that fleeing the country was the family's only hope.Waiting to Be Arrested at Night is the story of the political, social, and cultural destruction of Tahir Hamut Izgil's homeland. Among leading Uyghur intellectuals and writers, he is the only one known to have escaped China since the mass internments began. His book is a call for the world to awaken to the unfolding catastrophe, and a tribute to his friends and fellow Uyghurs whose voices have been silenced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Waiting to Be Arrested at Night'? A: 'Waiting to Be Arrested at Night' revolves around the harrowing experiences of Uyghur poet Tahir Hamut Izgil and his family's escape from the Chinese government's persecution of the Uyghur people, highlighting the urgent humanitarian crisis and the cultural destruction faced by this minority group.
- Q: Who is the author of the memoir? A: The memoir is written by Tahir Hamut Izgil, a prominent Uyghur poet and intellectual known for his activism and advocacy for Uyghur rights.
- Q: What awards has the book received? A: 'Waiting to Be Arrested at Night' has won the Moore Prize for Human Rights Writing and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, recognizing it as one of the best first books of the year.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format, providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing option for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The memoir consists of 272 pages, offering a comprehensive account of the author's experiences and insights.
- Q: When was 'Waiting to Be Arrested at Night' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2023, making it a recent addition to literature on human rights and the Uyghur crisis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, this memoir is suitable for educational purposes, as it provides critical insights into human rights issues, cultural identity, and the impact of state persecution, making it valuable for students and scholars alike.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style? A: Readers can expect a poignant and reflective writing style, as Tahir Hamut Izgil combines personal narrative with broader cultural and political commentary, creating an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes? A: Yes, the memoir includes personal anecdotes from the author's life, detailing his experiences of persecution, family struggles, and his journey to escape from China.
- Q: Why is this book important to read? A: 'Waiting to Be Arrested at Night' is important to read because it sheds light on the ongoing genocide of the Uyghur people, raises awareness about human rights violations, and honors the voices of those who have been silenced.