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Syria's Secret Library

The True Story of How a Besieged Syrian Town Found Hope

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Syria's Secret Library

By: Mike Thomson
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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'Hugely inspiring . . . A unique tribute to the power of books and the unquenchable human spirit' MICHAEL PALIN

'An inspiring read - humanity at its best' DAVID NOTT, author of War Doctor

Daraya lies on the fringe of Damascus, just south west of the Syrian Capital. Besieged by government forces since 2011, its people were deprived of food, bombarded by bombs and missiles, and shot at by snipers. But while the streets above echoed with rifle fire, deep beneath lay a secret library - a haven of peace with books lining almost every wall. Many people had risked their lives to save these precious titles from the devastation of war. Because to them, the secret library was a symbol of hope - of their belief that books would triumph over bombs and help them rebuild their fractured society. This is the true story of an extraordinary place and the people who made it happen.

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©2018 Mike Thomson (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group Middle East War

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Amazing!

Such an incredible story told sensitively with a beautiful insight into some inspiring people. Made even better with lovely narration.

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Thought we will hear proper history, explanation of what is going on....as the first few chapters draw you into that...then it faded in science fiction... I didnt enjoy this book and put it away after a few chapters..

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