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A hope more powerful than the sea one refugee's incredible story of love, loss, and survival

The story of a young Syrian refugee's attempt to reach Sweden, focusing on her ordeal in icy waters after the dilapidated fishing vessel in which she was traveling--along with 500 others--sinks.

Main Author: Fleming, Melissa (Communication director) (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Flatiron Books, [2017]
Edition: First edition.
Subjects:
Refugees > Syria.
Syria > History > Civil War, 2011-
Syria > Emigration and immigration.
Europe > Emigration and immigration > Government policy.
Summary: The story of a young Syrian refugee's attempt to reach Sweden, focusing on her ordeal in icy waters after the dilapidated fishing vessel in which she was traveling--along with 500 others--sinks.
Physical Description: 274 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN: 9781250105998 (hardcover)
1250105994 (hardcover)
Author Notes: 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.

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