The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri is a powerful and tender novel that follows the journey of Nuri, a Syrian beekeeper, and his wife Afra, an artist who has lost her sight. Forced to flee their war-torn home in Aleppo, the couple embarks on a dangerous path through refugee camps and unfamiliar countries in search of safety. The story moves between past and present, revealing the deep emotional scars they carry and the quiet strength that keeps them moving forward. It is a novel filled with grief, love, and the quiet determination to survive.

Lefteri writes with sensitivity and poetic restraint, capturing the complex emotions of displacement without sensationalism. The trauma experienced by the characters is woven into every interaction and memory, allowing readers to feel the weight of their loss and the flickers of hope that sustain them. The imagery of bees and beekeeping serves as a poignant metaphor for community, fragility, and persistence. This novel asks readers to consider what it means to be home and how much of oneself can survive after everything is stripped away.

Christy Lefteri is a British author and the daughter of Cypriot refugees. She worked as a volunteer at a UNICEF-supported refugee center in Athens, and her experiences there inspired this novel. With a background in psychology and creative writing, she brings a compassionate and insightful perspective to the refugee experience. Her personal connection to the themes of displacement and trauma enriches the emotional authenticity of the narrative.

Since its publication in 2019, The Beekeeper of Aleppo has become an international bestseller, with over one million copies sold worldwide. It has been translated into more than twenty languages and has resonated deeply with readers across the globe. The book has also been adapted for the stage and included in numerous book clubs, praised for its lyrical writing and emotional depth. It stands as a testament to the power of empathy and the enduring will to find peace and purpose in the face of loss.

This book was very moving, a brilliant read, literary improvement on The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

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