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The Beekeeper of Aleppo

A Moving Testament to the Human Spirit

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The Beekeeper of Aleppo

By: Christy Lefteri
Narrated by: Art Malik
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A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB CHOICE 2020
A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICE 2019
WINNER OF THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE
THE READING AGENCY'S PICK FOR NATIONAL READING GROUP DAY
OVER 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 Auschwitz

In the midst of war, he found love
In the midst of darkness, he found courage
In the midst of tragedy, he found hope

What 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.

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'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

'This compelling tale had me gripped with its compassion, its sensual style and its onward and lively urge for resolution' Daljit Nagra

'Powerful, thought-provoking and beautifully crafted' Choice Magazine Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Inspiring Tear-jerking Heartfelt Thought-Provoking War Funny Feel-Good
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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. The story was sad but beautiful. The struggle to not only leave your home and country to fight for survival. To take what you can and hope and pray you make it to a better life. This book was a wonderful hope filled read. 100% recommended.

Beautiful Book

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This is a very special book and I think everyone should read it to gain an insight into the lives of those forced from homes and family in the deepest distress through no fault of their own. It is a beautifully written book, full of empathy and love and I’m tearful even as I write this. I think Art Malik was moved as he read it because I could hear it in his voice. Thank you Christy for revealing these beautiful people to us. Let us open every gate to show them kindness and grace.

Weeping

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The world would be a better place if every child understood this book. It's brilliant.

Story of incredible spirit and determination.

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I cannot even begin to describe how this book touched me. it was recommended to me a few years ago by a random stranger i met whilst mountain climbing in Wales. it was this random man who kept me going when I felt like turning back and abandoning my climb. 4 years later here I am sitting in a park listening to this book of hope and triumph. sometimes we create illusions to help us get through the darkness. thank you

incredible. just what you need in your life

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As a solicitor representing asylum seekers, I was reluctant to listen to this book, thinking that it would be too similar to my work. However, it brought to life the stories of the asylum seekers I represent in a different way, and is so beautifully written and is so captivating, that I wish I had listened to/read it sooner. Although some of the portrayals of the asylum system are incorrect, for example the type of accommodation asylum seekers are housed in and the content of the first interview, this is only a minor criticism, and it did not prevent me from giving it 5 stars.

Exposing the reality of asylum seekers’ journeys to the UK

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