Dignity in a Teacup

True Stories of Courage and Sacrifice from Christmas Island

Christine Cummins

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07 February 2019

History; Refugees & political asylum

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Chronicles the five years Christine Cummins spent working as a torture and trauma counsellor with asylum seekers detained on Christmas Island. It provides a firsthand account of Australian immigration detention, during a period of dramatic change and controversy. With exclusive access to the stories shared by hundreds of asylum seekers, Christine describes the reasons people were forced to flee their homelands. These true stories are compelling and reveal the lives of ordinary people seeking a safe new life. It's an inspiring, intimate memoir about resilience and the tenacity of love. This book fills the gap in our understanding of people pursuing protection in a conflict-ridden world.

By: Christine Cummins
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9781925801569
ISBN 10: 192580156X
Publication Date: 07 February 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active