The Beekeeper of Aleppo
The Beekeeper of Aleppo
Christy Lefteri
Jack Edwards
Has some great twists. - Jack Edwards
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The Beekeeper of Aleppo

The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Christy Lefteri
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Christy Lefteri
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In the heart of war-torn Aleppo, amidst the ruins of a once vibrant city, "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" by Christy Lefteri tells the harrowing yet profoundly beautiful journey of Nuri and Afra. Nuri, a beekeeper, and his wife, Afra, an artist, find their tranquil life shattered by the chaos of the Syrian Civil War. With their home destroyed and their hearts heavy with loss, they embark on a treacherous odyssey to seek safety and a new beginning in the UK. Blind from the horrors she has witnessed, Afra leans on Nuri, whose dreams of reuniting with his cousin and reviving his passion for beekeeping in a foreign land offer a flicker of hope in the darkness. Lefteri, drawing from her own experience working with refugees, weaves a poignant narrative that explores the depths of human resilience, the indomitable spirit of love, and the enduring power of dreams. As Nuri and Afra navigate the perilous paths of the refugee trail, their journey becomes a testament to the strength found in companionship and the unyielding desire to rebuild amidst loss. "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" is not just a story about survival; it is a moving tribute to the capacity of the human heart to heal, to find home in the most unexpected places, and to rediscover light in the bleakest of shadows.

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Released
2019
2 May
Length
317
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Has some great twists. - Jack Edwards
Where there are bees there are flowers, and wherever there are flowers there is new life and hope.
— Christy Lefteri, The Beekeeper of Aleppo

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