Title: The Beekeeper of Aleppo
Author: Christy Lefteri
Published: 2019
Call #: FIC Lefteri
In her latest book, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, author Christy
Lefteri brings us the story of a lovely couple living an almost idyllic life in
Aleppo Syria. Nuri is a beekeeper and his wife Afra an artist, and though they
have a rather simple lifestyle it is also richly fulfilling, surrounded by
loving family and strong friendships, with a bright future. And then the
unimaginable occurs…the Syrian war breaks out and their once peaceful life is
shattered almost overnight.
The couple, faced with profound loss and Afra having gone
blind, decide they must escape the country and flee to Great Britain where
Nuri’s cousin lives. The book weaves the couple’s dangerous journey and
compelling personal drama as they, and their marriage, deal with the trauma of
their new reality. At the same time, the book does not lose sight of the “big picture”
themes of war, suffering and loss. And yet, as the couple puts their hopes on a
new life as refugees in a foreign country, we also see the hope of the human
spirit at its best.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough, it will enrich
anyone who reads it, while providing a wonderfully entertaining read!
Blanca S.
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