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Christy Lefteri
Christy Lefteri is the author of the bestselling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, also known as L'apicultor d'Alep. Her fiction often explores stories of human resilience and connection.
The Beekeeper of Aleppo
Synopsis
IN THE MIDST OF WAR, HE FOUND LOVE. IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS, HE FOUND COURAGE. IN THE MIDST OF TRAGEDY, HE FOUND HOPE. NURI IS A BEEKEEPER, HIS WIFE, AFRA AN ARTIST. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo--until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. But what Afra has seen is so terrible she has gone blind, and so she and Nuri must embark on a perilous trek through Turkey and Greece toward an uncertain future in Britain. As they travel through a broken world, Nuri and Afra must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest souls. Above all, they must journey to find each other again. Moving, powerful, and beautifully written, The Beekeeper of Aleppo brings home the idea that the most ordinary of lives can be completely upended in unimaginable ways. This description comes from the publisher.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book based on a true story?
While the novel is a work of fiction, it is deeply informed by the author's volunteer work at a refugee center in Athens. The character of Mustafa is specifically inspired by Dr. Ryad Alsous, a real-life Syrian academic and beekeeper who fled the civil war and established a beekeeping project in Yorkshire.
Does the book have any adaptations?
The story has been adapted into a stage play by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, which has toured the United Kingdom.