Description
“The Beekeeper of Aleppo” is a novel written by Christy Lefteri. Published in 2019, the book explores the harrowing journey of a Syrian couple, Nuri and Afra, as they flee their war-torn homeland and seek asylum in Europe.
The novel is centered around Nuri, who was a beekeeper in Syria, and his wife Afra, an artist. The couple faces the devastating impact of the Syrian civil war, including the loss of their home, family members, and their way of life. As they embark on a perilous journey to find safety, the novel delves into their memories, the trauma they carry, and their hopes for a better future.
“The Beekeeper of Aleppo” addresses themes of displacement, loss, resilience, and the power of human connections. The beekeeping motif serves as a metaphor for rebuilding and finding sweetness amidst adversity.
Christy Lefteri, whose own experiences working with refugees inspired the novel, has been praised for her compassionate storytelling and the humanizing portrayal of those affected by conflict and displacement.
If you are interested in contemporary fiction that explores the human side of the refugee experience, “The Beekeeper of Aleppo” may be a poignant and thought-provoking read. Keep in mind that my knowledge is based on information available up until January 2022, and there may have been further developments or works by the author since then.
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