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A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea
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Book Brief
288
Biography • Nonfiction
Syria • 2010s
2017
Adult
14+ years
1040L
Super Short Summary
A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa Fleming tells the true story of Doaa, a young Syrian girl who flees the civil war, first to Egypt and then via a perilous Mediterranean journey to Europe, highlighting her resilience and hope for a better future. Topics include war, displacement, and loss.
Inspirational
Emotional
Hopeful
Heartwarming
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Melissa Fleming's A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea is a compelling narrative that humanizes the refugee crisis through the harrowing yet inspirational journey of a young Syrian woman. Readers praise its emotional depth and powerful storytelling, though some feel it lacks broader context on the crisis. Overall, it's an impactful read that evokes empathy and awareness.
Who Should Read A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea?
A reader who would enjoy A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa Fleming is drawn to compelling true stories of resilience and courage. Fans of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai will appreciate this poignant narrative of a Syrian refugee’s harrowing journey and relentless hope.
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Bassem
Bassem
A successful barber and former soldier who falls deeply in love with Doaa and joins her in a perilous journey for a better future, becoming a symbol of what could have been amidst the refugee crisis.
Hanaa
Hanaa
Doaa's mother, a figure of unwavering emotional support and understanding, who prioritizes her children's well-being despite the dangers surrounding them.
Melissa Fleming
Melissa Fleming
The narrative voice in the epilogue who provides historical context and background information, connecting Doaa's story to the broader global refugee experience.
288
Biography • Nonfiction
Syria • 2010s
2017
Adult
14+ years
1040L
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