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The Beekeeper of Sinjar by Dunya Mikhail
5.0
The Beekeeper of Sinjar tells the true stories of the Iraqi women who managed to escape ISIS. Since 2014, Yazidi people have been persecuted by IS, and are killed and enslaved. Amidst the terror, a once local beekeeper then turned saviour, Abdullah Shrem, used his local knowledge of Sinjar to help save and smuggle women to safety through an intricate network of helpers, smugglers and transporters. Journalist Dunya Mikhail eloquently brings together these stories from various viewpoints, including her own, Abdullah’s, and the women’s who escaped.
I read this book over the summer and it was the most harrowing book I have ever read. For me, this book must be read by all. The accounts will stick with me forever, and will always remind me of my situation and how lucky I am to be in it. It is not a light read, but this does not mean it shouldn’t be read.
Even if one person reads this book as a result of this post, then I’d be so grateful and astounded. Please let me know if you do!
I read this book over the summer and it was the most harrowing book I have ever read. For me, this book must be read by all. The accounts will stick with me forever, and will always remind me of my situation and how lucky I am to be in it. It is not a light read, but this does not mean it shouldn’t be read.
Even if one person reads this book as a result of this post, then I’d be so grateful and astounded. Please let me know if you do!