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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Honourable Defection by Husam Wafaei is a dramatic account of courage, loyalty, family, and moral choice set during the early stages of the Syrian uprising in 2011-2012. At the centre of the story is Ahmed Hendi, a young Syrian army officer whose life changes when he is ordered to participate in the suppression of peaceful demonstrations.During a military operation near Talkalakh, Ahmed witnesses soldiers and civilians being killed. Faced with orders to fire on unarmed demonstrators, he makes a defining decision: rather than participate in the violence, he deserts the Syrian army and escapes toward the Lebanese border. His decision places his life in immediate danger and forces him to leave behind his family, career, and former identity.Ahmed eventually reaches the Lebanese village of Kfar Noun, where local families shelter him and help him recover from his injuries. Meanwhile, his parents, Esaam and Abeer, are living in Aleppo without knowing whether their son is alive. When security officials arrive at their home and tell them that Ahmed has been killed, Abeer refuses to accept the official story. Her conviction that her son is alive becomes an important emotional thread in the novel. As the story develops, Ahmed becomes connected with other defectors and members of the Free Syrian Army, including Jamal, a charismatic and disciplined soldier who becomes both Ahmed's mentor and close friend. The narrative follows the development of the FSA, its attempts to organize defecting soldiers, its operations around Homs and Baba Amro, and the growing danger faced by those who challenge the regime. The story also introduces Zahra Kudssi, a teacher whose commitment to freedom brings her into conflict with the security apparatus. Her arrest and subsequent mistreatment become one of the book's most painful episodes. Her ordeal affects both families and deepens the personal connection between Zahra and Ahmed. Despite her suffering, Zahra refuses to abandon her belief in freedom. Another important dimension of the book is the role of citizen journalists. Characters such as Omar risk their lives to document violence and transmit information from areas where conventional journalists cannot safely operate. Their work becomes a means of challenging censorship and showing the outside world what is happening inside Syria. The narrative eventually moves to Homs and Baba Amro, where Ahmed and Jamal become involved in increasingly dangerous operations. The FSA struggles with limited resources while attempting to protect civilians, support journalists, and confront government forces. Jamal emerges as a major figure in the story, combining military experience with a strong sense of responsibility toward his men and the people they are attempting to protect. The personal and political stories ultimately converge. Ahmed is eventually smuggled across the border into Turkey, where he reunites with his family and Zahra. Yet his physical escape does not mean that the struggle is finished. The experiences of Ahmed, Zahra, Jamal, their families, and the many people they encounter have permanently changed them.The final section, "The Unfinished Revolution," shifts the story toward the future. Ahmed considers how he might contribute from outside Syria, including telling his story and helping bring international attention to the experiences of Syrians affected by the conflict. Zahra reveals that she has begun writing her own account and calls it Unfinished Revolution. Honourable Defection is a powerful story of one man's decision to choose conscience over obedience during the earl Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. History remembers the victories of nations, but humanity is carried forward by the quiet courage of ordinary people.What remains of a family when history takes away its security, challenges its beliefs, separates its loved ones, and forces it to confront the true meaning of loyalty, honour, and home?In the ancient streets of Aleppo in 1919, as the Ottoman Empire gives way to a new and uncertain political order, Mohamed Al-Sarraj, a respected craftsman, builds his life around family, faith, dignity, and responsibility. He believes that character matters more than wealth, that conscience must guide human conduct, and that the values passed from one generation to the next are the foundations of a meaningful life. Yet the world beyond his courtyard is changing, and the choices made by governments and powerful men will eventually reach even the most private corners of his household.As the years unfold, the Al-Sarraj family witnesses Syria's transformation from the French Mandate to independence, through military coups, political upheaval, and the fragile promises of Arab unity. Each generation inherits more than a family name. It inherits expectations, unresolved conflicts, cherished memories, and the consequences of decisions made long before its members were born.At the centre of this unfolding saga stands Nouri Al-Sarraj, a military officer whose devotion to his country is tested when political suspicion turns against him. Recalled from a diplomatic assignment in Rome, he finds himself accused of treason and imprisoned without credible evidence. Stripped of his rank, freedom, and public honour, Nouri must confront a painful question: what does it mean to serve a nation when its government has become an instrument of injustice?As Nouri's family struggles to discover the truth, his father, Mohamed, refuses to surrender hope. Joined by those who still believe in the rule of law, including a courageous lawyer willing to challenge the machinery of power, the family faces a battle that extends far beyond prison walls. Their struggle exposes the fragile relationship between patriotism and obedience, the personal cost of political repression, and the extraordinary strength required to remain faithful to one's principles when the world demands silence.Yet The Quiet Inheritance is not solely a story of political conflict. It is also a deeply human portrait of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, enduring affection, difficult choices, and the bonds that survive separation. Through marriages, bereavements, forbidden hopes, family reunions, and years of uncertainty, the novel explores how love and responsibility can sustain people through circumstances they cannot control.Husam Wafaei brings to life a world in which ordinary households become witnesses to extraordinary historical change. The novel follows nearly a century of Syrian experience, culminating in reflections on displacement, exile, and the devastating consequences of conflict.Ultimately, the inheritance that matters most is not property, wealth, rank, or political power. It is the courage to preserve one's humanity when circumstances encourage its abandonment; the wisdom to distinguish a country from the government that rules it; and the determination to pass on principles that endure long after institutions and empires have disappeared.The Quiet Inheritance is a sweeping work of historical fiction for readers who appreciate multigenerational family sagas, richly detailed historical settings, and stories that examine the human consequences of political upheaval. It is a moving reflection on Syrian history, family loyalty, justice, conscience, and the enduring possibility of hope.Because while history may remember the men who ruled nations, it is the courage of or Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Honourable Defection by Husam Wafaei is a dramatic account of courage, loyalty, family, and moral choice set during the early stages of the Syrian uprising in 2011-2012. At the centre of the story is Ahmed Hendi, a young Syrian army officer whose life changes when he is ordered to participate in the suppression of peaceful demonstrations.During a military operation near Talkalakh, Ahmed witnesses soldiers and civilians being killed. Faced with orders to fire on unarmed demonstrators, he makes a defining decision: rather than participate in the violence, he deserts the Syrian army and escapes toward the Lebanese border. His decision places his life in immediate danger and forces him to leave behind his family, career, and former identity.Ahmed eventually reaches the Lebanese village of Kfar Noun, where local families shelter him and help him recover from his injuries. Meanwhile, his parents, Esaam and Abeer, are living in Aleppo without knowing whether their son is alive. When security officials arrive at their home and tell them that Ahmed has been killed, Abeer refuses to accept the official story. Her conviction that her son is alive becomes an important emotional thread in the novel. As the story develops, Ahmed becomes connected with other defectors and members of the Free Syrian Army, including Jamal, a charismatic and disciplined soldier who becomes both Ahmed's mentor and close friend. The narrative follows the development of the FSA, its attempts to organize defecting soldiers, its operations around Homs and Baba Amro, and the growing danger faced by those who challenge the regime. The story also introduces Zahra Kudssi, a teacher whose commitment to freedom brings her into conflict with the security apparatus. Her arrest and subsequent mistreatment become one of the book's most painful episodes. Her ordeal affects both families and deepens the personal connection between Zahra and Ahmed. Despite her suffering, Zahra refuses to abandon her belief in freedom. Another important dimension of the book is the role of citizen journalists. Characters such as Omar risk their lives to document violence and transmit information from areas where conventional journalists cannot safely operate. Their work becomes a means of challenging censorship and showing the outside world what is happening inside Syria. The narrative eventually moves to Homs and Baba Amro, where Ahmed and Jamal become involved in increasingly dangerous operations. The FSA struggles with limited resources while attempting to protect civilians, support journalists, and confront government forces. Jamal emerges as a major figure in the story, combining military experience with a strong sense of responsibility toward his men and the people they are attempting to protect. The personal and political stories ultimately converge. Ahmed is eventually smuggled across the border into Turkey, where he reunites with his family and Zahra. Yet his physical escape does not mean that the struggle is finished. The experiences of Ahmed, Zahra, Jamal, their families, and the many people they encounter have permanently changed them.The final section, "The Unfinished Revolution," shifts the story toward the future. Ahmed considers how he might contribute from outside Syria, including telling his story and helping bring international attention to the experiences of Syrians affected by the conflict. Zahra reveals that she has begun writing her own account and calls it Unfinished Revolution. Honourable Defection is a powerful story of one man's decision to choose conscience over obedience du Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Honourable Defection by Husam Wafaei is a dramatic account of courage, loyalty, family, and moral choice set during the early stages of the Syrian uprising in 2011-2012. At the centre of the story is Ahmed Hendi, a young Syrian army officer whose life changes when he is ordered to participate in the suppression of peaceful demonstrations.During a military operation near Talkalakh, Ahmed witnesses soldiers and civilians being killed. Faced with orders to fire on unarmed demonstrators, he makes a defining decision: rather than participate in the violence, he deserts the Syrian army and escapes toward the Lebanese border. His decision places his life in immediate danger and forces him to leave behind his family, career, and former identity.Ahmed eventually reaches the Lebanese village of Kfar Noun, where local families shelter him and help him recover from his injuries. Meanwhile, his parents, Esaam and Abeer, are living in Aleppo without knowing whether their son is alive. When security officials arrive at their home and tell them that Ahmed has been killed, Abeer refuses to accept the official story. Her conviction that her son is alive becomes an important emotional thread in the novel. As the story develops, Ahmed becomes connected with other defectors and members of the Free Syrian Army, including Jamal, a charismatic and disciplined soldier who becomes both Ahmed's mentor and close friend. The narrative follows the development of the FSA, its attempts to organize defecting soldiers, its operations around Homs and Baba Amro, and the growing danger faced by those who challenge the regime. The story also introduces Zahra Kudssi, a teacher whose commitment to freedom brings her into conflict with the security apparatus. Her arrest and subsequent mistreatment become one of the book's most painful episodes. Her ordeal affects both families and deepens the personal connection between Zahra and Ahmed. Despite her suffering, Zahra refuses to abandon her belief in freedom. Another important dimension of the book is the role of citizen journalists. Characters such as Omar risk their lives to document violence and transmit information from areas where conventional journalists cannot safely operate. Their work becomes a means of challenging censorship and showing the outside world what is happening inside Syria. The narrative eventually moves to Homs and Baba Amro, where Ahmed and Jamal become involved in increasingly dangerous operations. The FSA struggles with limited resources while attempting to protect civilians, support journalists, and confront government forces. Jamal emerges as a major figure in the story, combining military experience with a strong sense of responsibility toward his men and the people they are attempting to protect. The personal and political stories ultimately converge. Ahmed is eventually smuggled across the border into Turkey, where he reunites with his family and Zahra. Yet his physical escape does not mean that the struggle is finished. The experiences of Ahmed, Zahra, Jamal, their families, and the many people they encounter have permanently changed them.The final section, "The Unfinished Revolution," shifts the story toward the future. Ahmed considers how he might contribute from outside Syria, including telling his story and helping bring international attention to the experiences of Syrians affected by the conflict. Zahra reveals that she has begun writing her own account and calls it Unfinished Revolution. Honourable Defection is a powerful story of one man's decision to choose conscience over obedience du Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Geography of Exile is a powerful memoir of resilience, identity, and belonging that spans continents, cultures, and generations.Born and raised in Syria during a period of profound political and social change, Karim Al Halabi grew up with dreams that stretched far beyond the horizons of his homeland. From his early fascination with aviation and engineering to the challenges of immigration and rebuilding a life in Canada, his journey is one of perseverance in the face of uncertainty.Leaving behind the familiar streets of Aleppo, he embarked on a path that would lead him through personal sacrifice, cultural adaptation, higher education, and a distinguished career in the Canadian Armed Forces. Along the way, he confronted the universal questions faced by immigrants everywhere: What does it mean to leave home Can one truly belong to more than one country And how does a person reconcile the memories of the past with the responsibilities of the present Set against the backdrop of historical events that shaped both the Middle East and Canada, Geography of Exile is more than a personal story. It is a reflection on displacement, service, loyalty, family, and the enduring search for identity. Through vivid recollections and thoughtful observations, Wafaei explores how exile can become not merely a condition of loss but a journey toward purpose and renewal.A compelling account of courage, transformation, and gratitude, Geography of Exile is a testament to the power of hope and the belief that home is not only where we begin, but also where we choose to build our future.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Geography of Exile is a powerful memoir of resilience, identity, and belonging that spans continents, cultures, and generations.Born and raised in Syria during a period of profound political and social change, Karim Al Halabi grew up with dreams that stretched far beyond the horizons of his homeland. From his early fascination with aviation and engineering to the challenges of immigration and rebuilding a life in Canada, his journey is one of perseverance in the face of uncertainty.Leaving behind the familiar streets of Aleppo, he embarked on a path that would lead him through personal sacrifice, cultural adaptation, higher education, and a distinguished career in the Canadian Armed Forces. Along the way, he confronted the universal questions faced by immigrants everywhere: What does it mean to leave home? Can one truly belong to more than one country? And how does a person reconcile the memories of the past with the responsibilities of the present?Set against the backdrop of historical events that shaped both the Middle East and Canada, Geography of Exile is more than a personal story. It is a reflection on displacement, service, loyalty, family, and the enduring search for identity. Through vivid recollections and thoughtful observations, Wafaei explores how exile can become not merely a condition of loss but a journey toward purpose and renewal.A compelling account of courage, transformation, and gratitude, Geography of Exile is a testament to the power of hope and the belief that home is not only where we begin, but also where we choose to build our future. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. After Assad: What Kind of Syria Can Be Built?The fall of a regime does not, by itself, build a nation. It creates a moment of possibility-but also a period of uncertainty, competing interests, difficult choices, and enormous responsibility.After Assad: What Kind of Syria Can Be Built? examines one of the most consequential questions facing Syria: what comes after decades of authoritarian rule, war, displacement, economic devastation, and deep social fragmentation?Drawing on Syria's modern history and the experiences of its people, this book explores the difficult process of rebuilding a country whose institutions, economy, communities, and social trust have been profoundly damaged. It considers not only what must be rebuilt physically, but also what must be rebuilt institutionally and socially: the rule of law, accountable government, public institutions, education, economic opportunity, civic trust, and a sense of shared citizenship.The book examines some of the central questions that will shape Syria's future. What kind of political system can accommodate a diverse population? How can different ethnic, religious, and regional communities participate equally in national life? How can justice and reconciliation coexist? What should happen to those responsible for serious abuses? How can millions of displaced Syrians return and rebuild their lives? What role should decentralization play? How can Syria reconstruct its economy and infrastructure while reducing corruption and restoring public confidence? And how can a country with such a painful history create a national identity that does not depend on exclusion or political domination?Rather than presenting a single blueprint for Syria, this book explores the choices, challenges, and competing possibilities that lie ahead. It recognizes that rebuilding a nation is not simply a political project. It is a human undertaking requiring institutions, leadership, economic opportunity, reconciliation, education, accountability, and the participation of ordinary citizens.At the heart of the book is a simple proposition: Syria cannot rebuild its future by rebuilding only its buildings. It must also rebuild trust, institutions, citizenship, and hope.After Assad is ultimately an invitation to think beyond the question of who holds power and toward the more difficult question of what kind of country Syrians want to build. Its focus is not on predicting Syria's future, but on examining the decisions and principles that could shape it.For Syrians, members of the Syrian diaspora, policymakers, researchers, students, and readers interested in the Middle East, this book offers a thoughtful examination of a country standing at a historic crossroads-and of the difficult journey from political transition toward a more stable, inclusive, and sustainable future. Syria's recovery after authoritarian rule. Beyond physical rebuilding, it highlights key choices in inclusive governance, justice and reconciliation, economic restoration, and creating a shared national identity based on equal citizenship. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. History remembers the victories of nations, but humanity is carried forward by the quiet courage of ordinary people.What remains of a family when history takes away its security, challenges its beliefs, separates its loved ones, and forces it to confront the true meaning of loyalty, honour, and home?In the ancient streets of Aleppo in 1919, as the Ottoman Empire gives way to a new and uncertain political order, Mohamed Al-Sarraj, a respected craftsman, builds his life around family, faith, dignity, and responsibility. He believes that character matters more than wealth, that conscience must guide human conduct, and that the values passed from one generation to the next are the foundations of a meaningful life. Yet the world beyond his courtyard is changing, and the choices made by governments and powerful men will eventually reach even the most private corners of his household.As the years unfold, the Al-Sarraj family witnesses Syria's transformation from the French Mandate to independence, through military coups, political upheaval, and the fragile promises of Arab unity. Each generation inherits more than a family name. It inherits expectations, unresolved conflicts, cherished memories, and the consequences of decisions made long before its members were born.At the centre of this unfolding saga stands Nouri Al-Sarraj, a military officer whose devotion to his country is tested when political suspicion turns against him. Recalled from a diplomatic assignment in Rome, he finds himself accused of treason and imprisoned without credible evidence. Stripped of his rank, freedom, and public honour, Nouri must confront a painful question: what does it mean to serve a nation when its government has become an instrument of injustice?As Nouri's family struggles to discover the truth, his father, Mohamed, refuses to surrender hope. Joined by those who still believe in the rule of law, including a courageous lawyer willing to challenge the machinery of power, the family faces a battle that extends far beyond prison walls. Their struggle exposes the fragile relationship between patriotism and obedience, the personal cost of political repression, and the extraordinary strength required to remain faithful to one's principles when the world demands silence.Yet The Quiet Inheritance is not solely a story of political conflict. It is also a deeply human portrait of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, enduring affection, difficult choices, and the bonds that survive separation. Through marriages, bereavements, forbidden hopes, family reunions, and years of uncertainty, the novel explores how love and responsibility can sustain people through circumstances they cannot control.Husam Wafaei brings to life a world in which ordinary households become witnesses to extraordinary historical change. The novel follows nearly a century of Syrian experience, culminating in reflections on displacement, exile, and the devastating consequences of conflict.Ultimately, the inheritance that matters most is not property, wealth, rank, or political power. It is the courage to preserve one's humanity when circumstances encourage its abandonment; the wisdom to distinguish a country from the government that rules it; and the determination to pass on principles that endure long after institutions and empires have disappeared.The Quiet Inheritance is a sweeping work of historical fiction for readers who appreciate multigenerational family sagas, richly detailed historical settings, and stories that examine the human consequences of political upheaval. It is a moving reflection on Syrian history, family loyalty, justice, conscience, and the enduring possibility of hope.Because while history may remember the men who ruled nations, it is the Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. History remembers the victories of nations, but humanity is carried forward by the quiet courage of ordinary people.What remains of a family when history takes away its security, challenges its beliefs, separates its loved ones, and forces it to confront the true meaning of loyalty, honour, and home?In the ancient streets of Aleppo in 1919, as the Ottoman Empire gives way to a new and uncertain political order, Mohamed Al-Sarraj, a respected craftsman, builds his life around family, faith, dignity, and responsibility. He believes that character matters more than wealth, that conscience must guide human conduct, and that the values passed from one generation to the next are the foundations of a meaningful life. Yet the world beyond his courtyard is changing, and the choices made by governments and powerful men will eventually reach even the most private corners of his household.As the years unfold, the Al-Sarraj family witnesses Syria's transformation from the French Mandate to independence, through military coups, political upheaval, and the fragile promises of Arab unity. Each generation inherits more than a family name. It inherits expectations, unresolved conflicts, cherished memories, and the consequences of decisions made long before its members were born.At the centre of this unfolding saga stands Nouri Al-Sarraj, a military officer whose devotion to his country is tested when political suspicion turns against him. Recalled from a diplomatic assignment in Rome, he finds himself accused of treason and imprisoned without credible evidence. Stripped of his rank, freedom, and public honour, Nouri must confront a painful question: what does it mean to serve a nation when its government has become an instrument of injustice?As Nouri's family struggles to discover the truth, his father, Mohamed, refuses to surrender hope. Joined by those who still believe in the rule of law, including a courageous lawyer willing to challenge the machinery of power, the family faces a battle that extends far beyond prison walls. Their struggle exposes the fragile relationship between patriotism and obedience, the personal cost of political repression, and the extraordinary strength required to remain faithful to one's principles when the world demands silence.Yet The Quiet Inheritance is not solely a story of political conflict. It is also a deeply human portrait of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, enduring affection, difficult choices, and the bonds that survive separation. Through marriages, bereavements, forbidden hopes, family reunions, and years of uncertainty, the novel explores how love and responsibility can sustain people through circumstances they cannot control.Husam Wafaei brings to life a world in which ordinary households become witnesses to extraordinary historical change. The novel follows nearly a century of Syrian experience, culminating in reflections on displacement, exile, and the devastating consequences of conflict.Ultimately, the inheritance that matters most is not property, wealth, rank, or political power. It is the courage to preserve one's humanity when circumstances encourage its abandonment; the wisdom to distinguish a country from the government that rules it; and the determination to pass on principles that endure long after institutions and empires have disappeared.The Quiet Inheritance is a sweeping work of historical fiction for readers who appreciate multigenerational family sagas, richly detailed historical settings, and stories that examine the human consequences of political upheaval. It is a moving reflection on Syrian history, family loyalty, justice, conscience, and the enduring possibility of hope.Because while history may remember the men who ruled nations, it is the Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. After Assad: What Kind of Syria Can Be Built?The fall of a regime does not, by itself, build a nation. It creates a moment of possibility-but also a period of uncertainty, competing interests, difficult choices, and enormous responsibility.After Assad: What Kind of Syria Can Be Built? examines one of the most consequential questions facing Syria: what comes after decades of authoritarian rule, war, displacement, economic devastation, and deep social fragmentation?Drawing on Syria's modern history and the experiences of its people, this book explores the difficult process of rebuilding a country whose institutions, economy, communities, and social trust have been profoundly damaged. It considers not only what must be rebuilt physically, but also what must be rebuilt institutionally and socially: the rule of law, accountable government, public institutions, education, economic opportunity, civic trust, and a sense of shared citizenship.The book examines some of the central questions that will shape Syria's future. What kind of political system can accommodate a diverse population? How can different ethnic, religious, and regional communities participate equally in national life? How can justice and reconciliation coexist? What should happen to those responsible for serious abuses? How can millions of displaced Syrians return and rebuild their lives? What role should decentralization play? How can Syria reconstruct its economy and infrastructure while reducing corruption and restoring public confidence? And how can a country with such a painful history create a national identity that does not depend on exclusion or political domination?Rather than presenting a single blueprint for Syria, this book explores the choices, challenges, and competing possibilities that lie ahead. It recognizes that rebuilding a nation is not simply a political project. It is a human undertaking requiring institutions, leadership, economic opportunity, reconciliation, education, accountability, and the participation of ordinary citizens.At the heart of the book is a simple proposition: Syria cannot rebuild its future by rebuilding only its buildings. It must also rebuild trust, institutions, citizenship, and hope.After Assad is ultimately an invitation to think beyond the question of who holds power and toward the more difficult question of what kind of country Syrians want to build. Its focus is not on predicting Syria's future, but on examining the decisions and principles that could shape it.For Syrians, members of the Syrian diaspora, policymakers, researchers, students, and readers interested in the Middle East, this book offers a thoughtful examination of a country standing at a historic crossroads-and of the difficult journey from political transition toward a more stable, inclusive, and sustainable future. Syria's recovery after authoritarian rule. Beyond physical rebuilding, it highlights key choices in inclusive governance, justice and reconciliation, economic restoration, and creating a shared national identity based on equal citizenship. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Geography of Exile is a powerful memoir of resilience, identity, and belonging that spans continents, cultures, and generations.Born and raised in Syria during a period of profound political and social change, Karim Al Halabi grew up with dreams that stretched far beyond the horizons of his homeland. From his early fascination with aviation and engineering to the challenges of immigration and rebuilding a life in Canada, his journey is one of perseverance in the face of uncertainty.Leaving behind the familiar streets of Aleppo, he embarked on a path that would lead him through personal sacrifice, cultural adaptation, higher education, and a distinguished career in the Canadian Armed Forces. Along the way, he confronted the universal questions faced by immigrants everywhere: What does it mean to leave home? Can one truly belong to more than one country? And how does a person reconcile the memories of the past with the responsibilities of the present?Set against the backdrop of historical events that shaped both the Middle East and Canada, Geography of Exile is more than a personal story. It is a reflection on displacement, service, loyalty, family, and the enduring search for identity. Through vivid recollections and thoughtful observations, Wafaei explores how exile can become not merely a condition of loss but a journey toward purpose and renewal.A compelling account of courage, transformation, and gratitude, Geography of Exile is a testament to the power of hope and the belief that home is not only where we begin, but also where we choose to build our future. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…