A poignant and powerful memoir from BAFTA award-winning filmmaker,
Syrian refugee, hospital cleaner and activist, Hassan Akkad. I've
experienced the best and worst of humanity. I've been detained and
beaten, and welcomed and respected. And yet, this story - my story
- is one of hope, not fear. 'Hassan Akkad is a remarkable soul with
a remarkable story. He not only leads us through his own physical
and emotional odyssey, but teaches us about our own society.' -
Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News From the
jasmine-scented streets of Damascus to uprisings, protest and being
forced to flee his home, Hassan Akkad has experienced unbearable
losses. Yet, he still holds on to hope and chooses to see the
kindness in humanity every day. Since seeking asylum in the UK,
Hassan's unshakeable instinct to raise awareness, help and connect,
has seen him share not only his experience as a refugee, but to the
coronavirus pandemic. Hassan documented his work as a cleaner on a
London hospital Covid-19 ward. His photographs and advocacy shone a
spotlight on the often overlooked NHS cleaners and porters and
instigated a U-turn on a government bill that had excluded their
families from the bereavement compensation scheme. Hassan has
captured hearts the world over. He bridges national and political
divides, his humanity, sense of service and ideals bring people
together. Hope Not Fear is a campaigning message of triumphing over
adversity, standing together and uniting in kindness and love. In
this book, Hassan shows us why this is the single most important
message of our time. 'An extraordinary story that deals with the
urgent issues of our era . . . But it is also a story about
resilience, renewal and humanism' - Elief Shafak,, author of The
Island of Missing Trees
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