The Beekeeper of Aleppo

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Christy Lefteri

THE UNMISSABLE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB CHOICE 2020 A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICE 2019WINNER OF THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZETHE READING AGENCY'S PICK FOR NATIONAL READING GROUP DAYOVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'This is a novel of international significance. Courageous, provocative, haunting, it will open our eyes' Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of AuschwitzIn the midst of war, he found loveIn the midst of darkness, he found courageIn the midst of tragedy, he found hopeWhat will you find from his story?Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo - until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. As Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world, they must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss, but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest of souls. Above all - and perhaps this is the hardest thing they face - they must journey to find each other again.Moving, powerful, compassionate and beautifully written, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. Told with deceptive simplicity, it is the kind of book that reminds us of the power of storytelling.- - - - - - 'This book dips below the deafening headlines, and tells a true story with subtlety and power' Esther Freud'A beautiful novel, intelligent, thoughtful; and relevant. I'm recommending this book to everyone I care about. So I'm recommending this book to you' Benjamin Zephaniah'Powerful, thought-provoking and beautifully crafted' Choice Magazine***DON'T MISS CHRISTY LEFTERI'S MOVING AND CAPTIVATING NEW NOVEL: THE BOOK OF FIRE, OUT NOW!***

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Author

Christy Lefteri

Pages

400

Publisher

Bonnier Books UK

Published Date

2019-04-29

ISBN

1785769022 9781785769023

Ratings

Google: 5

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"This is a heavy story about war, loss, displacement, and a trying journey to safety. It touches on some very difficult topics but is handled with as much grace and sensitivity as possible. The truth of their journey is heartbreaking and real. While I didn’t always enjoy reading this one, I am glad I did. "

Katie Harrison

"Although, at times, the book was slow and didn't draw me back to it, after it was over I appreciated it as a whole and I was happy I stuck it out! The story opens your mind to an entirely different world you don't want to ever have to experience. The book left me feeling very privileged and reminded me that some things I worry about and busy myself with are truly not important or as dire as I make it out to be. Reminds you how lucky you are to just be safe, healthy, and content. "

Jess Cook

"It was just boring and slow, sorry!"

Joshoary.

"So amazing! So glad that I read this!"

Beth K

"I think it’s important for people to read this book; describes the trauma that refugees endure to survive, of people who’ve suffered so much loss they fear showing love. “Everything we love they take.” Reminds me of how fortunate I am. Audible version was wonderfully narrated and many of the quotes stayed with me. "

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Ella B

"This was a surprising read coming from my book club. It was inspiring and devastating. I cried, and I praised."