This author gives voice to the millions forcibly displaced from their homes, traveling to war zones and refugee camps through her work with the UNHCR. Her writing delves into the extraordinary experiences of individuals facing immense tragedy, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. Through her powerful narratives, she uncovers the complex realities of our time and underscores the urgent need for refugee protection. Her approach is deeply empathetic, bringing the human dimension of global crises to the forefront.
Doaa was once an average Syrian girl, but in 2011 her life was upended by the civil uprising against their government's oppressive regime. During her passage to Europe, Doaa's boat is rammed, and she and the other 500 passengers on board are left to drown. This is where Doaa's struggle for survival really begins.
This book, first published by Flatiron Books in 2017, offers a compelling narrative that engages readers with its unique themes and characters.
Melissa Fleming's tale of a young Syrian woman's search for peace and safety is a book written for our times. Fleming captures the unremitting fear, the crushing despair, and the glint of hope for a better life that drive families to risk everything and sail the treacherous seas. On every page, loss and hope tangle. On every page, the human toll of the worst humanitarian crisis of our time is painfully, heartbreakingly brought home. This is an emotional read, at times painful, but it is above all a poignant tribute to hope, to resilience, and to the capacity for grace and generosity that dwells deep in the human heart Khaled Hosseini, bestselling author of The Kite Runner