The Fire by Sala, Cecilia

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Author: Sala, CeciliaReportage & collected journalismPublished on 15 January 2026 by Europa Editions (UK) Ltd in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 208 pages210 x 135 | 0g
An unflinching portrait of a generation fighting for change in Iran, Afghanistan, and UkraineIn The Fire, acclaimed journalist Cecilia Sala takes readers on a gripping journey through some of the worlds most volatile regions, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. Through the eyes of people like Kateryna, a Ukrainian soldier; Assim, an Iranian student at the forefront of the Woman, Life, Freedom protests; Nabila, a queer Muslim kickboxing champion; and Zarifa, a political activist in Afghanistan, Sala offers an intimate portrayal of those fighting for a better life.By immersing herself in their daily lives and political battles, Sala crafts a poignant narrative that captures the human dimension of some of the worlds most intense conflicts. The Fire is a testament to the courage of a generation at the forefront of global change.