The Last Sanctuary in Aleppo - A remarkable true story of courage, hope and survival (Paperback)

From Diana Darke, the acclaimed author of My House in Damascus and The Merchant of Syria, comes the extraordinary true story of a heroic ambulance driver who created a cat sanctuary in the midst of war-torn Aleppo. "I'll stay with them no matter what happens. Someone who has mercy in his heart for humans has mercy for every living thing." When war came to Alaa Aljaleel's hometown, he made a remarkable decision to stay behind, caring for the people and animals caught in the crossfire. While thousands were forced to flee, Alaa spent his days carrying out perilous rescue missions in his makeshift ambulance and building a sanctuary for the city's abandoned cats. In turn, he created something unique: a place of tranquility for children living through the bombardment and a glimmer of hope for those watching in horror around the world. As word of Alaa's courage and dedication spread, the kindness of strangers enabled him to feed thousands of local families and save hundreds of animals. But with the city under siege, time was running out for the last sanctuary in Aleppo and Alaa was about to face his biggest challenge yet... This is the first memoir about the war in Syria from a civilian who remains there to this day, providing both a shocking insider account as well as an inspiring tale about how one person's actions can make a difference against all odds.

General

Imprint:	Headline Book Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Alaa Aljaleel • Diana Darke
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-4722-6058-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > True stories > Endurance & survival Books > Fiction > True stories > War / combat / elite forces > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	1-4722-6058-9
Barcode:	9781472260581

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