Streetwise

The second part of an autobiography of Mohamed Choukri, one of North Africa's most respected authors. Throughout his trials and vicissitudes, Choukri is determined to use literacy to rise above the cruel hand fate has dealt him, and shows his compassion for his fellow "lowest of the low".

Throughout his trials and vicissitudes, two things shine through - Choukri's determination to use literacy to rise above the cruel hand fate has dealt him, and his compassion for his fellow human beings who share this life of "the lowest of the low". Mohamed Choukri is the author of "For Bread Alone".