Shining: Story of a Lucky Man - Signed Abdi Aden | 2015 1st Edition

Key Details:

• Title: Shining: The Story of a Lucky Man
• Author: Abdi Aden & Robert Hillman
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Edition: First Australian paperback edition
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Genre/Category: Memoir / Biography / Refugee & Migration Studies
• ISBN:9780732299842

About:

Shining is the extraordinary true story of Abdi Aden, who survived unimaginable hardship as a child refugee fleeing civil war in Somalia and eventually found a new life in Australia. Written with warmth and clarity, the book traces a journey marked by resilience, survival, and the quiet power of hope.

This copy is personally inscribed on the title page with the message “Knowledge is power”, adding a unique and human touch to an already deeply moving memoir. A compelling read for anyone interested in refugee experiences, contemporary Australian stories, or books that explore identity, perseverance, and belonging.

Condition:

Condition: Good – see photos for detail.
• Inscribed on title page (see images)
• Pages clean with no highlighting or underlining
• Binding tight and intact
• Light shelf wear to covers, consistent with age
• No water damage or loose pages observed

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