pickThis is the story a mother and her three daughters who move back home to Syria from NY after the death of their father/husband, told through the eyes of the 12 yo. It‘s 2011 and the Syrian Civil war is beginning. Unsafe in their hometown, they travel through several countries in search of safety, following the path of a heroine in a story they are familiar with. I loved that it‘s an immigration story not set in America with alternating storylines.
pickRecommended to me from a book group member, and now I need to tell them how deeply this book gutted me. I hadn‘t really understood what was happening in Syria, and now I have a story that really puts so much of it into perspective. Fantastic and difficult and oh so necessary.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/garden-of-thought-e-316-opera-spy--67562963
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pickAfter reading #Iammalala it only made sense for me to read this one! There are many stories about #displaced girls from around the world. ❤️
so-soI'll be the first to admit historical fiction is not really my thing. I did appreciate the story but it never really fully engaged me. I also found it hard to believe that identical twins would have such vastly different capabilities which took me out of the story. I'm sure people that love historical fiction would have a good time with this it's most likely a case of me not the book.
pick4 Stars • Letters from Cuba by Ruth Behar tracks Esther, a 12-year-old Jewish girl fleeing 1930s Poland to join her father in Cuba amid growing antisemitism. Penned as letters to her sister, the story details Esther‘s adjustment to life in rural Agramonte, overcoming obstacles through her sewing skills and bonds with diverse neighbors. The novel highlights themes of immigration, perseverance, and cross-cultural friendships.
pickA Syrian refugee with cerebral palsy who describes life before their civil war and life as a refugee making her way to Germany.
A harrowing tale for sure, although some of it seemed a little surface level or maybe like it was written for young readers.
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