A recognition of Muslim loyalty and sacrifice in WW1 Author : Maidah Ahmad Illustrator : Kristina Swarner Remember I...
A recognition of Muslim loyalty and sacrifice in WW1 Remember I...
Acknowlegements My immense gratitude to Mr Mohammed Amin MBE, Trustee of the National Muslim War Memorial Trust, for his invaluable input and guidance.
I Remember ... First Published in 2022 by THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION Distributed by KUBE PUBLISHING LTD Tel +44 (0)1530 249230 E-mail: IllustrationsWebsite:info@kubepublishing.comwww.kubepublishing.comText©MaidahAhmad,2022©KristinaSwarner,2022 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Author: Maidah Ahmad Illustrator: Kristina Swarner Book design: Rebecca Wildman A Cataloguing-in-Publication Data record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 978-0-86037-897-6 ISBN 978-0-86037-803-7 (e-book) Printed in China
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up to fight in the Great War, leaving behind your home and family.DearGreat-grandpa, I remember you signed 4
Did your mum crywhen you left? 5
Did you get seasick? Dear Great-grandpa, I remember you sailed thousands of miles across the sea to reach the lands of Europe. 6
Dear Great-grandpa, I remember how cold you were, far from the heat and warmth of India. Did you drink tea to warm you up? 7
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Dear Great-grandpa, I remember you had to wait for the fighting to pause before you could pray. Did you bring your prayer mat? 17
The World Wars are commonly remembered as two of the most catastrophic disasters in recent history. What is less often recalled is that true to their name, their devastation and loss was felt by families across the world. Through the eyes of his great-grandchild, I Remember teaches us about the experiences of an Indian Muslim solider during the First World War, paying homage to his story, bravery and memory.
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With simple, unidirectional dialogue and captivating illustrations, this book serves as a poignant reminder of a shared history. A reminder that this “Great-grandpa” is only one of the millions of fallen, forgotten or even ignored heroes of the World Wars and that the soldiers came from many different heritages and religions.
