#thebeekeeperofaleppo

“Where there are bees there are flowers, and wherever there are flowers there is new life and hope.” - The Beekeeper of Aleppo 🐝🍃

The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Christy Lefteri

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Just started reading The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri (@lefterichristy) for June's book of the month for ⁠ @bethsbookclub_/⁠ ⁠ Anyone else read this one? What did you think of it?⁠ ⁠ Are you a member of any book clubs? Or what are you currently reading? let me know in the comments xx⁠ ⁠ #bethsbookclub #bookclub #monthlybook #thebeekeeperofaleppo #bookstagram #booklover #booklove #bookaddict #booksofinstagram #lostinabook #myweekendisbooked #bookaholic #bookobsessed #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookblogger #readersofinstagram #bookworld #currentlyreading #bookstagramuk #readinggoals #booknerd #igreaders #bookworm #bookish #readinglife #booksbooksbooks #mug #tea (at Matlock, Derbyshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBtAa-ppoxT/?igshid=10sd10wd65lc4

Here's the stack I won in @booksugar and @books_with_taylor's fantastic giveaway! 🎉 Thanks again guys, so many great titles! I still can't believe I won 😊. Have you read any of these? (📸: @houseofhortus 🌿) ~ #booksandplants #inland #thebeekeeperofaleppo #quichotte #salmanrushdie #trickmirror #jiatolentino #thewaterdancer #tanehisicoates https://www.instagram.com/p/B6JG7-zAq5P/?igshid=1ixas2tbdpwaq

#spinetalk 📖 #TheBeekeeperofAleppo by @lefterichristy ⁣ 🍷🍷🍷🍷 Cheers⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ "Sometimes we create such powerful illusions so that we do not get lost in the darkness." ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ This quote truly sums up this heartbreaking story about war, profound loss and the struggle to hold on to hope despite tragic circumstances. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Nuri is a beekeeper in Aleppo,Syria and his wife Afra, who becomes blind after a bombing, is an artist. As violence continues to erupt they have no choice but to leave their war-torn homeland where they’ve lost everything, including their son. As they travel the dangerous Syrian refuge trail through Turkey, Greece & to the UK, where they are seeking asylum, you bear witness to the trauma via Nuri and Afra’s memories, dreams and nightmares. They are victims of hatred and prejudice simply because they are seeking a better place. This is such a relevant and timely story but it was also very difficult to read. Their life was good, they were happy with their family & friends before death & destruction took over —now they are displaced and seeking refuge in an unknown land. My thoughts were all over the place and I kept thinking about being displaced. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ This is gorgeous storytelling weaving the past & present. You get an intimate look behind the scenes of how these horrific events impacted the mind, body and spirit of the characters. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you’ve read this book, let me know your thoughts? ⁣ ⁣⁣ Many thanks @randomhouse for the gifted copy.⁣⁣ ⁣📚☕️⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣ #spinesvines #books #wine #diversespines #sundaymorning #tea #bookreview #bookrec #bookrecommendation #minibookreview (at National Harbor, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4H9WdygOIk/?igshid=1u30d4qq4137b

One year later and I finally opened my bottle of Mantinia Tselepos 2017 (a dry white wine) that I picked up in Greece last fall. I’m savoring every glass— citrus and stone fruits on the palate with lemon & floral notes. Simply delicious! ⁣ ⁣ On the book front, I’m loving everything that I’m presently reading. Two down (#HeartTalk & #TheBeekeeperofAleppo), four more to go. ⁣ ⁣ What book(s) are you loving right now?⁣ 📚🍷⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #spinesvines #books #wine #diversespines #weekendvibes #bookstagram #booklovers ⁣ #moschofilero #greeekwine #vino #winelovers #winestagram #winetime⁣ (at National Harbor, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zuPhYAoJY/?igshid=1a37fgupbe4z