The Fire: Voices of a Generation in Iran, Ukraine, & Afghanistan

By Cecilia Sala

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE

A powerful, unflinching portrait of a generation fighting for change in Iran, Afghanistan, and Ukraine

"Sala's dispatches are as immersive and original as they are anthropologically probing... They] come alive in ways that ordinary newspaper journalism rarely does."--The New York Times Book Review

In The Fire, acclaimed journalist Cecilia Sala takes readers on a gripping journey through some of the world's most volatile regions, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. Through the eyes of young people like Kateryna, a Ukrainian soldier; Assim, an Iranian student at the forefront of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests; Nabila, a Muslim kickboxing champion and lesbian; and Zarifa, a political activist in Afghanistan, Sala offers an intimate portrayal of lives caught amidst turmoil and fighting for a better life.

By immersing herself in their worlds--in their daily lives and political battles--Sala crafts a poignant narrative that captures the human dimension of some of the world's most intense conflicts. The Fire is a testament to the courage and hunger for freedom of a generation at the forefront of global change.

"In steady, unblinking prose, Cecilia Sala paints a sweeping portrait of young activists fighting for freedom around the world."--Ms. Magazine

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DX8HDKJF
• ISBN13: 9798889661504
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Europa Editions
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 8.1"