As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
What's it about
How do you hold onto hope when your world is falling apart? For Salama, a pharmacy student in war-torn Syria, every day is a battle between her duty to stay and help, and her desperate need to escape with her loved ones before it's too late. This powerful story will transport you into the heart of the Syrian revolution. You'll experience Salama's impossible choice as she's torn between a new love that anchors her to her home and the constant, terrifying fear for her safety. Discover a moving tale of resilience, love, and the fight to keep dreaming, even in the darkest of times.
Meet the author
Zoulfa Katouh is a Syrian-Canadian author with a master's degree in pharmacy, whose debut novel was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and won numerous awards. Drawing from her own Syrian heritage and her background in healthcare, she crafts a deeply moving and authentic story of hope amidst the Syrian revolution. Katouh's writing gives a powerful voice to a generation shaped by conflict, blending her personal connection with her professional understanding of trauma and resilience to create an unforgettable narrative.
What's it about
How do you hold onto hope when your world is falling apart? For Salama, a pharmacy student in war-torn Syria, every day is a battle between her duty to stay and help, and her desperate need to escape with her loved ones before it's too late. This powerful story will transport you into the heart of the Syrian revolution. You'll experience Salama's impossible choice as she's torn between a new love that anchors her to her home and the constant, terrifying fear for her safety. Discover a moving tale of resilience, love, and the fight to keep dreaming, even in the darkest of times.
Meet the author
Zoulfa Katouh is a Syrian-Canadian author with a master's degree in pharmacy, whose debut novel was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and won numerous awards. Drawing from her own Syrian heritage and her background in healthcare, she crafts a deeply moving and authentic story of hope amidst the Syrian revolution. Katouh's writing gives a powerful voice to a generation shaped by conflict, blending her personal connection with her professional understanding of trauma and resilience to create an unforgettable narrative.
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