THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO
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The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri is a poignant novel that follows Nuri, a Syrian beekeeper, and his wife Afra, an artist blinded by war. As they flee their devastated homeland, the couple embarks on a perilous journey to the UK, confronting trauma, loss, and the enduring human spirit. Narrated by Nuri, the story intertwines their past in Aleppo with their present in England, offering an intimate portrayal of the refugee experience.
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The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a poignant novel by Christy Lefteri that delves into the harrowing journey of refugees fleeing war-torn Syria. Drawing from Lefteri’s experiences volunteering at a refugee center in Athens, the story follows Nuri, a beekeeper, and his wife Afra, an artist who loses her sight due to trauma. As they navigate their escape from Aleppo and the challenges of displacement, the novel explores themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.
The narrative alternates between their past life in Syria and their present in the UK, offering a deeply human perspective on the refugee experience. Lefteri’s evocative prose captures the complexities of trauma and the hope that persists even in the darkest times
The Beekeeper of Aleppo has received critical acclaim for its compassionate storytelling and was awarded the Aspen Words Literary Prize.
This novel is a must-read for those seeking to understand the profound impacts of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
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