A Thousand Sighs, A Thousand Revolts cover

A Thousand Sighs, A Thousand Revolts

by Christiane Bird

"Acclaimed journalist Christiane Bird, who riveted readers with her tour of Iran in Neither East Nor West, now tells the Kurds' story, using personal observations and in-depth research to illuminate the astonishing history and vibrant culture of a people without a state to call their own." "From a Kurdish wedding in Iran, to the destroyed Kurdish countryside in southeast Turkey, to the sites of Saddam Hussein's horrific chemical attacks in Iraq, Bird offers welcome insight into a violently stunning world seen by few Westerners-and understood by fewer. Combining mesmerizing travelogue, action-packed history, expert reportage, and incisive cultural study, this critical book offers timely insight into an unknown but increasingly influential part of the world. Book jacket."--Jacket.

Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?