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Surviving Judgement Day is an inspiring memoir about Qaali Schmidt-Sørensen and her upbringing in Somalia. It is a story of growing up in the turmoil of civil war.
Qaali and her family flee in all directions as the war breaks out, and she quickly learns about the upheaval that follows--the splitting up of families, poverty, death and destruction. Qaali moves to Kenya and then to Denmark where she slowly creates a life for herself as a refugee.
Surviving Judgement Day gives insight into the horrors and misery of civil war and what it means to be a refugee.
About the author
Qaali Schmidt- Sorenson has been a writer and playwright for many years. She writes in Danish and English. Her previous Danish titles were sold to libraries and bookstores and have been reviewed in national newspapers. Qaali has been featured on TV and spoken at literature festivals. She has a strong belief in the freedom for all people, and a passion for helping people in need. These interests have led her to study social work, and she later received a Master's degree in sociology from Copenhagen University. Today she works to promote literature and defend freedom of expression throughout the world. She is a member of the Danish Writers' Association and PEN, the worldwide organization of writers who fight for free speech.
