“War Childhood is a remarkable work. Harrowing and heartening in equal measure, it is a reminder that, even in the direst of circumstances, children will find small, sustaining joys. With this compendium, Halilović has made a gripping, humane, and invaluable contribution to the field of peace and conflict studies.”
Dan Sheehan, author of “Restless Souls”
“The testimonies, memories, snippets, drawings and photographs collected in War Childhood transport us to a world no child should ever experience. It is a place of lost innocence, tragedy and pain; but this book is also a testament to the resilience, humor, imagination and play that—despite the horror of war trying to quash it—still manages to shine.”
Zlata Filipović, author of “Zlata’s Diary”
“The fighting in Bosnia ended decades ago, but these messages, and this book, are timeless in their wisdom and passion and, occasionally, their wry humor. What they say—what this book says—is precious and smart and should be read by everyone.”
Peter Maass, author of “Love Thy Neighbor: A Story of War”
“Jasminko Halilović’s War Childhood is not only a compendium of the most intimate details of one of the 20th century’s greatest tragedies, but a crucial testament to the indomitability of life.”
Téa Obreht, author of “The Tiger’s Wife”
'War Childhood: Sarajevo 1992–1995' is a book published in 2013. Its goal is to present and explore the collective experience of the children of Sarajevo.
Unique in having been co-created by more than 1,000 people, the book tells this generation's story by presenting a mosaic of memories created out of hundreds of short recollections.
Bosnian edition of the book has been published in 2013. After unique presentation in Sarajevo, it has been presented in Belgrade (Serbia), Graz (Austria) and European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium). Since, it has been translated to six languages. Japanese edition will be published by Shueisha Inc, and German edition has been published by Mirno More – Verein für Friedensprojekte from Austria.