Darfur Diaries: Stories of Survival by Jen Marlowe, Aisha Bain, and Adam Shapiro offers a powerful and deeply personal account of the Darfur genocide. This non-fiction narrative documents the firsthand experiences of Darfurian refugees and displaced individuals who survived the brutal conflict that erupted in Sudan in 2003. With the Sudanese government’s violent retaliation against the Sudanese Liberation Army leading to mass killings, rapes, and destruction, the authors embarked on a courageous journey to capture the voices of those affected.
The book presents interviews and testimonies from civilians, fighters, students, teachers, and community leaders, painting an unflinching portrait of resilience and loss. Blending personal narratives with historical and political analysis, Darfur Diaries serves as a critical reminder of the human cost of conflict. For readers interested in humanitarian issues, African history, and social justice, this book provides invaluable insight into one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises.
