7/5/2023 0 Comments Fault Lines by Beverly Bell![]() It also draws in theories of resistance and social movements to scrutinize grassroots organizing for a more just and equitable country.įault Lines offers rich perspectives rarely seen outside Haiti. ![]() The book examines the history that caused such astronomical destruction. Bell explores how strong communities and an age-old gift culture have helped Haitians survive in the wake of an unimaginable disaster, one that only compounded the preexisting social and economic distress of their society. Her new book, Fault Lines, is a searing account of the first year after the earthquake. ![]() ![]() Since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake of January 12, 2010, that struck the island nation, killing more than a quarter-million people and leaving another two million Haitians homeless, Bell has spent much of her time in Haiti. Beverly Bell, an activist and award-winning writer, has dedicated her life to working for democracy, women’s rights, and economic justice in Haiti and elsewhere. ![]()
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