Hold Everything Dear

by John Berger

First published 2007

From war-torn Afghanistan to occupied Palestine, John Berger bears witness to the struggles of the dispossessed. Through haunting vignettes, he illuminates the everyday lives disrupted by violence, displacement, and corporate greed. Yet amid the darkness, Berger finds glimmers of hope - in the resilience of refugees, the solidarity of activists, and the power of empathy to transcend borders.

Genres: politics, contemporary, non-fiction, activism

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: empathy, social-justice

160 pages · Paperback · Verso

Content warnings: violence, war

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