Alisse Waterston Boeken

The narrative explores the impact of war on personal and collective identities, weaving together intimate ethnography with broader social history. It delves into themes of violence, migration, and ethnicity, making it a valuable resource for students in Anthropology and Sociology. Through the lens of the author's father's experiences, the book offers profound insights into the human condition amidst conflict, highlighting the intersection of personal stories and historical events.

At once historical and allegorical, Light in Dark Times is an illustrated ride crossing time, space, and place as the characters walk a difficult path while grasping a lifeline of hope on a journey through knowledge.