The Bread of Angels

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Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous Syria, this memoir chronicles a woman's escape from her troubled past as she navigates the complexities of Damascus under the Baathist regime. Amidst a diverse community, she grapples with language barriers, secret police encounters, and the looming threat of war. Her journey leads her to an ancient monastery, where she meets a cast of unique mentors and forms an unexpected bond with a French novice monk. Ultimately, it’s a poignant exploration of love, faith, and finding home in chaos.