A Woman in the Crossfire: Diaries of the Syrian Revolution | 
pickThis book is a very tough read. It is a soul-scorching look at individual experiences at the beginning of the Syrian revolution in 2011. I challenge anyone to read this and feel we shouldn‘t show compassion to Syrian refugees. Best read interspersed with something much lighter. #syria #readaroundtheworld
#nonfiction Collection of horrifying testimonies for posterity about demonstrations in Syria.
#QuotsyNov17 #death
pick#nonfiction book about the beginnings of the anti-regime movement in Syrian cities in 2011. The book is built in the form of a personal author‘s logs intertwined with the testimonies of the demonstrators. It‘s story about the bravery of individuals, corruption, dignity, sectarian misunderstandings provoke by government, horrors of the power ... Eyes opening book, which is more frightening than any fiction book. #Syria #readaroundtheworld
I‘m reading the tagged book for #readaroundtheworld #syria and it‘s good but tough (it‘s a combo of the writers thoughts and what was happening at the start of the Syrian revolution), so I‘m dipping into the Percy as a mood elevator. I‘m really hoping my #halloweengoespostal box will show up today, but honestly, I don‘t have much hope. Fingers crossed. 🤞🏼
pick#readaroundtheworld #syria The diary pages of a Syrian journalist drops the reader into the chaotic 1st four months of the Syrian uprising without context. I am glad I had read The Morning they Came for Us first to get more of that context. The author's personal experiences and the transcriptions of demonstrators that were tortured or witnessed murders as they attempted to peacefully overthrow the regime are simply chilling.
Not exactly the best type of book to read while trying to help the Kindergartener with homework while 3yo is at swim class. But in the light of what's been happening, I think it's even more important to read this and post about it.
Dinner tonight is baked pasta with cauliflower, mini peppers, bacon and sausage. My current read is a rather depressing book so it's weird to use the #allisnotlost hashtag!
With two kids in the house, chicken nuggets are a necessity. And today, with a case of the Mondays, it was my lunch too. Although I adulted mine up with romaine lettuce, whole wheat toast and Jasmine tea.
Don't worry, I feed them actual food at dinner!
I've been slowly making my way through this book. It's not an easy read - but the courage and the determination of Samar Yazbek in chronicling this revolution is inspiring. It's a record of her struggle to uncover the truth, to fight for what's right, despite the pain and suffering that could result. And we could all learn from that. #diverseathon
Today's #bookandtea is A Woman in the Crossfire: Diaries of the Syrian Revolution. Paired with a tea sent by a Japanese friend. Google Translate says it's a Dattan Soba tea and it has this fascinating scent, like roasted nuts. Also, a slice of homemade lemon yoghurt bundt cake.
#andawaytheygo
