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The Book Collectors: A Band Of Syrian Rebels And The Stories That Carried Them Through A War
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A Best Book Of The Year: NprAn Urgent And Compelling Account Of Great Bravery And Passion. Susan Orleanawardwinning Journalist Delphine Minoui Recounts The True Story Of A Band Of Young Rebels, A Besieged Syrian Town, And An Underground Library Built From The Rubble Of Warreading Is An Act Of Resistance.Daraya Is A Town Outside Damascus, The Very Spot Where The Syrian Civil War Began. Long A Site Of Peacefulresistance To The Assad Regimes, Daraya Fell Under Siege In 2012. For Four Years, No One Entered Or Left, And Aid Was Blocked. Every Single Day, Bombs Fell On This Placea Place Of Homes And Families, Schools And Children, Now Emptied And Broken Into Bits.And Then A Group Searching For Survivors Stumbled Upon A Cache Of Books In The Rubble. In A Week, They Had Six Thousand Volumes; In A Month, Fifteen Thousand. A Sanctuary Was Born: A Library Where People Could Escape The Blockade, A Paper Fortress To Protect Their Humanity.The Library Offered A Marvelous Range Of Booksfrom Arabic Poetry To American Selfhelp, Shakespearean Plays To Stories Of War In Other Times And Places. The Visitors Shared Photos And Tales Of Their Lives Before The War, Planned How To Build A Democracy, And Tended The Roots Of Their Community Despite Shellshocked Soil.In The Midst Of The Siege, The Journalist Delphine Minoui Tracked Down One Of The Librarys Founders, Twentythreeyearold Ahmad. Over Text Messages, Whatsapp, And Facebook, Minoui Came To Know The Young Men Who Gathered In The Library, Exchanged Ideas, Learned English, And Imagined How To Shape The Future, Even As Bombs Kept Falling From Above. By Telling Their Stories, Minoui Makes A Faroff, Complicated War Immediate And Reveals These Young Men To Be Everyday Heroes As Inspiring As The Books They Read. The Book Collectors Is A Testament To Their Bravery And A Celebration Of The Power Of Words.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Book Collectors'? A: 'The Book Collectors' explores the resilience of a group of Syrian rebels who create an underground library amidst the horrors of war, emphasizing the power of literature as an act of resistance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Book Collectors'? A: The book is authored by Delphine Minoui, an award-winning journalist who shares the story of young rebels in Syria.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Book Collectors' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Book Collectors'? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Book Collectors' published? A: 'The Book Collectors' was published on November 3, 2020.
- Q: What genre does 'The Book Collectors' belong to? A: The book falls under the 'Community & Culture' category, highlighting social issues and human experiences during conflict.
- Q: Is 'The Book Collectors' suitable for young adults? A: Yes, 'The Book Collectors' is suitable for young adults and older readers interested in stories of resilience and the impact of war on communities.
- Q: What makes 'The Book Collectors' a noteworthy read? A: 'The Book Collectors' is noteworthy for its compelling narrative, showcasing the bravery of young men in Syria who find hope and humanity through literature during a devastating war.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for 'The Book Collectors'? A: Yes, NPR named it a Best Book of the Year, praising its urgent and compelling account of bravery and passion in the face of adversity.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'The Book Collectors'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the importance of community, the role of literature in times of crisis, and the inspiring stories of everyday heroes amidst conflict.