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A hope more powerful than the sea : one refugee's incredible story of love, loss, and survival / Melissa Fleming.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250105998 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 274 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Flatiron Books, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | A childhood in Syria -- The war begins -- The siege of Daraa -- Life as a refugee -- Love in exile -- The engagement -- Deal with the devil -- The nightmare begins -- All that is left is the sea -- Rescue at the dying hour. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Refugees > Syria. Europe > Emigation and immigration > Government policy. Syria > Emigration and immigration. Syria > History > Civil War, 2011-. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 956.9104231 Fle | 31681010041416 | NONFIC | Available | - |
MELISSA FLEMING is chief spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). She travels to war zones and refugee camps to give voice to the millions of people forcibly displaced from their homes. She is frequently quoted in international media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, and NPR. She first told Doaa's story on the TED stage and her talks are featured on TED.com.
