Hope Not Fear
30 March 2023Imprint: Bluebird
Synopsis
'An extraordinary story that deals with the urgent issues of our era . . . a story about resilience, renewal' - Elif Shafak
A stunning testament to human strength, courage and compassion, Hope Not Fear shows that nobody is powerless to change the world. This memoir from refugee, filmmaker, and activist Hassan Akkad traces his campaigns for justice, from protesting the...
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30 March 2023304 pages
9781529059854Imprint: Bluebird
Reviews
A journey of hope and connection, of finding humanity in unlikely places and building something for the future. If you’re feeling bleak about the way things are going – this will do much to restore your faith.Stylist
Hope Not Fear is an extraordinary story that deals with the urgent issues of our era....But it is also a story about resilience, renewal and humanism.
Elif Shafak, internationally bestselling author of The Forty Rules of Love and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World
RemarkableThe Observer
Syria has lost another extraordinary young person in Hassan Akkad. His terrifying and candid account is yet another reminder of how much we gain as a society when we welcome those to whom we owe nothing.Emma Thompson
