{"product_id":"instead-we-became-evil-isbn-9781954220423","title":"Instead We Became Evil","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \"The Hundred Years War on Palestine\", \"\u003ci\u003eI Shall Not Hate\u003c\/i\u003e\" and \"\u003ci\u003eMornings in Jenin\u003c\/i\u003e,\" as well as \"\u003ci\u003eThe Autobiography of Gucci Mane\u003c\/i\u003e,\" comes a gripping memoir exploring the Palestinian refugee experience and the transformative role of music.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Palestinian refugee born during the relentless bombings of Lebanon in 1982, Sleiman chronicles his poignant journey from refugee to celebrated musician in Denmark in his memoir. Sleiman's family sought refuge in Denmark, where he grappled with the challenges of displacement and cultural assimilation. Against the backdrop of gang culture and social upheaval, Sleiman discovers solace and expression through music, ultimately using his artistry to navigate the complexities of his Palestinian identity and heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite being one of his gang's most feared and revered members as a teenager, Sleiman's brush with death prompts a transformative shift, leading him to permanently abandon the gang life and embark on a path of redemption. With evocative prose and heartfelt storytelling, Sleiman shares his journey of resilience, offering a powerful glimpse into the indomitable spirit of the Palestinian people.\u003cb\u003eSleiman Nejim\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003eDanish rapper\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb\u003ePalestinian\u003c\/b\u003e origin. He is known by the mononym Sleiman. He was born in\u003cb\u003e Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp \u003c\/b\u003enear Sidon, Lebanon. He immigrated to Denmark as a child and grew up in Askerød, a housing project in Hundige, a suburb south of Copenhagen. He joined the local gang \u003cb\u003eBloodz\u003c\/b\u003e and ended up with a criminal record and jail time. After an assassination attempt on him, he left gang life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDart Adams\u003c\/b\u003e is a native Bostonian journalist, historian, lecturer and researcher. His work has appeared in various online and print publications including \u003cb\u003eComplex, NPR, Mass Appeal, Okayplayer, Ebony, LEVEL, Boston Globe Magazine, \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eBoston Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e.He’s also the owner\/operator of \u003cb\u003eProducers I Know\/Fat Beats \u003c\/b\u003eand hosted \u003cb\u003eDart Against Humanity\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eBoston Legends Podcast\u003c\/b\u003e.","brand":"Kingston Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299875639525,"sku":"NP9781954220423","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781954220423.jpg?v=1767730094","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/instead-we-became-evil-isbn-9781954220423","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}