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The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a beautifully written story of the flight of a married couple (Nuri & Afra) from the fighting in Alleppo which killed their son and their journey across Europe to England as refugees. The author, Christy Lefteri brings, the people and their experiences to life vividly. The story crosses back and forth between the journey and their processing in the UK as refugees. I highly recommend.
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This is a story which compelled me to turn the page. It is a sad, sad story and although a work of fiction it was all to easy to believe the events were very much based on true stories. To those of us who have suffered at the curtailment of Liberty during lockdown - it is a sterling reminder of the hardships endured when your country which you love is torn apart by war.
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I could not put this book down, it was an incredible journey. Before I had empathy with refugee's and having read this that empathy has been magnified a 100 + times over. The beauty of Aleppo is descended into a war torn horror before the reader's eyes. I shall never look a bee again without being transformed, already I adore bee's and now I know much more about them from this book, it is a beautiful, disturbing, turbelent and haunting tale, each night more than ever the comfort of my own bed made me feel so grateful. Blessing to all those who seek refuge here, may your journey end in safety.
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This book is so well written, and the subject matter so sensitively dealt with. It really is compelling reading - I could not put it down. I genuinely felt the author really knew what she was writing about. It gave me a much better insight into some of the difficulties genuine refugees experience in their desperation to flee their homeland.
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An incredible story allowing a small insight into the journey many people are forced to take to seek safety. A heartbreaking read but very important too. Excellent, would highly recommend everyone read this book.
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