First published 1984
Roger Rosenblatt travels to conflict zones across the globe to speak directly with young people living amid violence. Drawing from Time magazine's special investigation, he conducts interviews with children in Northern Ireland, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Thailand, and Hong Kong. These conversations reveal how war shapes the minds of the young, exposing their deepest fears alongside their persistent hopes. The children speak candidly about their daily realities, their understanding of the conflicts surrounding them, and their dreams for the future. Rosenblatt captures their voices without filter, allowing readers to hear directly from those who have never known peace. The book demonstrates how children process trauma, maintain resilience, and form beliefs about justice and survival when violence becomes their normal world.
Genres: war, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: first-hand-accounts, resilience
Setting: Northern Ireland, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Thailand, Hong Kong
Period: 21st-century
212 pages · Paperback · Anchor Press/Doubleday & Company, Inc.
Content warnings: violence