Chris Keulemans is a Dutch travel writer and journalist based in Amsterdam. As a child, he lived in Bogor, Indonesia, where his father worked as an agricultural engineer. In his recent books, which delve into themes such as the art of hospitality and the need for resistance, he writes about his favorite hotel in Ambon, the Salihara Art Centre in Jakarta, and the painful yet triumphant days of protest at the Indonesian parliament building in 1998.
This book is a compelling blend of travel stories, essays, memoir, and fiction by Dutch writer Chris Keulemans. Keulemans delves into the essence of resistance, exploring what motivates people to take action and how injustice can gradually build up inside someone until it culminates in protest. Through his journeys to the revolutionary squares of cities like Beirut, Jakarta, Kyiv, and Baghdad, Keulemans paints a vivid picture of the warriors, thinkers, victims, and leaders who have shaped these pivotal moments of resistance. Verzet / Resistance is not just a travelogue, but a profound reflection on the personal and collective forces that drive people to stand up against oppression.
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Christine Gordon is the Programming and Events Manager for the Readings bookshops in Melbourne, Australia, a role she has relished for many years. Before landing her dream job, Christine worked extensively in public women’s health. She is a founding board member of the Stella Prize and serves on the boards of the Emerging Writers Festival, the Victorian Women's Trust, and the Readings Foundation. Christine has also received two City of Literature international travel grants. In addition to her lifelong commitment to feminism and reading, Christine is an enthusiastic gardener.
Christine Gordon adalah Manajer Program dan Acara untuk Toko Buku Readings di Melbourne, Australia, sebuah peran yang telah ia nikmati selama bertahun-tahun. Sebelum mendapatkan pekerjaan impiannya, Christine bekerja secara ekstensif di bidang kesehatan publik perempuan. Ia adalah Anggota Dewan Pendiri Stella Prize dan juga duduk di Dewan Emerging Writers Festival, Victorian Women's Trust, dan Readings Foundation. Christine juga telah menerima dua hibah perjalanan internasional dari City of Literature. Selain komitmen seumur hidupnya terhadap feminisme dan membaca, Christine juga seorang pekebun yang antusias.