| Description |
x, 386 pages ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
A heart-rending narrative that moves from the Himalayas to the Middle East to Houston and culminates in an epic court battle, this is a story of death and life - of the war in Iraq, the killings of the twelve Nepalese, a journalist determined to uncover the truth, and a trio of human rights lawyers dedicated to finding justice. At its heart is one unforgettable young woman, Kamala Magar, who found the courage to face the influential men who sent her husband to his death - a model of strength hope, bravery, and an unbreakable spirit who reminds us of the power we all have to make a difference |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-368) and index |
| Contents |
Give us his breath or his body -- The body shops -- More vile than anything the court has previously confronted -- Epilogue -- Note on sources -- Appendix: Interview subjects |
| Subjects |
Magar, Kamala
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Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Atrocities
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Foreign workers, Nepali -- Iraq
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Foreign workers -- Violence against -- Iraq
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Government contractors -- United States
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Government contractors -- Iraq
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Contracting out -- United States
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Cities and towns -- Nepal -- Kathmandu Valley
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Himalaya Mountains -- Social life and customs
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Himalaya Mountains Region -- Social life and customs
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| Genre/Form |
Nonfiction |
| Other Titles |
Twelve dead men and a woman's quest for justice |
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12 dead men and a woman's quest for justice |
| LC NO |
DS79.76 .S57 2018 |
| Dewey No |
956.7044/3 23 |
| OCLC # |
1030960746 |
| ISBN |
9780062449719 (hardcover) |
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0062449710 (hardcover) |
| Isn/Std # |
(OCoLC)1030960746 (OCoLC)990287140 |
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