I AM TROY DAVIS
Book ID/图书代码: 11650012B56504
English Summary/英文概要: In 1991, Troy Davis was sentenced to death in Savannah, GA. Troy’s sister, Martina, staunchly defended Troy’s innocence. In 2001, Martina was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. Martina fought for her life and Troy’s and ignited a worldwide movement. Troy was executed in September, 2011, Martina succumbed in December. I Am Troy Davis is an intimate portrayal of Martina, Troy, and the courageous Davis family.
Chinese Summary/中文概要: 1991年,特洛伊.戴维斯于乔治亚州的萨凡纳被判死刑。他的妹妹,玛蒂娜坚定地认为特洛伊是清白无辜的。2001年,玛蒂娜被诊断出患上乳腺癌晚期。她为自己,也为兄弟而苦苦争斗,并燃起了一场影响全球的运动。2011年9月特洛伊被处决,同年12月玛蒂娜离世。《我是特洛伊.戴维斯》是对玛蒂娜、特洛伊以及戴维斯家族故事的详细介绍。(XMM)
Awards/获奖情况:“玛蒂娜.克蕾雅英勇的斗争既是为了拯救兄弟的性命,亦是为自己而战斗,是积极分子精神的有力证明。完成这本书,珍.马洛威兑现了承诺,确保我们可以记住那对兄妹——以及他们教会我们的道理——继续活下去。”——Liliana Segura,《民族报》
对《日光时刻》的评价:“马洛威以及其他作者成功地传递了Jundi所有的悲欢离合。”——《出版人周刊》
对纪录片《重建希望》的评价:“《重建希望》是一部深刻感人的研究力作,探讨了迷失和苦难,生活的勇气和智慧,此刻人类看起来就像非洲大陆一样古老。”爱丽斯.沃克,《紫色》的作者
“《重建希望》是一部精彩纷呈的作品,表达了对人类精神和坚持不懈的敬意。”大卫.爱格斯,《惊人天才令人伤心欲绝的作品》。”
“Martina Correia’s heroic fight to save her brother’s life while battling for her own serves as a powerful testament for activists. In finishing this book, Jen Marlowe has fulfilled a promise, ensuring that our memories of Troy and Martina – and the lessons they taught us – live on.”Liliana Segura, The Nation
For The Hour of Sunlight:
“[Marlowe] and the other authors successfully convey al Jundi’s joys and sorrows.”
Publishers Weekly
For the documentary Rebuilding Hope:
“Rebuilding Hope is a deeply moving study in loss and suffering, in courage, wisdom about the meaning of Life as Humans that seems as old as the continent of Africa.rdquo; Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple
“Rebuilding Hope is a wonderful tribute to (The Lost Boy’s) spirit and perseverance.” David Eggers, author of A Heart Breaking Work of Staggering Genius
About the Author/作者介绍: 珍.马洛威是一位驻扎在西雅图的人权积极分子,作家。以及电影制片人,,出版过的作品有《日光时刻:一个巴勒斯坦人从囚犯到和平使者的旅程》和《达尔富尔日记:生存故事》。其获奖纪录片包括《加沙地带的一家人》、《重建希望:苏丹失踪男孩还乡记》以及《达尔富尔日记》。 玛蒂娜.戴维斯是特洛伊.戴维斯的姐姐,支持废除死刑运动的领导,以及倡导释放戴维斯运动中坚定的支持者和公共组织者。
Jen Marlowe, a Seattle-based human rights activist, writer, and filmmaker, is the author of The Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian’s Journey from Prisoner to Peacemaker and Darfur Diaries: Stories of Survival. Jen’s award-winning documentary films include One Family in Gaza, Rebuilding Hope: Sudan’s Lost Boys Return Home and Darfur Diaries.
Martina Davis-Correia was the older sister of Troy Anthony Davis, a leader in the campaign to abolish capital punishment, and a steadfast supporter and public organizer in the campaign to free Davis.
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