Overview
'Enthralling ... A fascinating insight' - Daily Mail 'An inspiring read' - Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live A powerful tale of a family in crisis, and a moving love letter to the NHS. Herat, Afghanistan, 2000. A mother speaks out against the fundamentalist leaders of her country. Meanwhile, her family's watchful eyes never leave their beloved son and brother, whose rare heart condition means that he will never lead a normal life. When the Taliban gave an order for the execution of Hamed Amiri's mother, the family knew they had to escape, starting what would be a long and dangerous journey, across Russia and through Europe, with the UK as their ultimate destination. Travelling as refugees for a year and a half, they suffered attacks from mafia and police; terrifying journeys in strangers' cars; treks across demanding terrain; days spent hidden in lorries without food or drink; and being robbed at gunpoint of every penny they owned. The family's need to reach the UK was intensified by their eldest son's deteriorating condition, and the prospect of life-saving treatment it offered. The Boy with Two Hearts is not only a tale of a family in crisis, but a love letter to the NHS, which provided hope and reassurance as they sought asylum in the UK and fought to save their loved ones.
Full Product Details
Author: Hamed Amiri
Publisher: Icon Books
Imprint: Icon Books
Dimensions:
Width: 13.60cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 22.40cm
Weight: 0.420kg
ISBN: 9781785786198
ISBN 10: 1785786199
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 18 June 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
'A powerful read. Truly epitomises the strength of the human spirit' -- Asifa Lahore - Britain's First Out Muslim Drag Queen and LGBT+ activist
'A powerful read. Truly epitomises the strength of the human spirit' -- Asifa Lahore - Britain's First Out Muslim Drag Queen and LGBT+ activist 'I was swept away by this important story about the power of family, resilience and love - in total admiration.' -- Jasbinder Bilan, Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2020 'An inspiring read' -- Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live 'Enthralling ... A fascinating insight' -- Daily Mail
Author Information
Hamed Amiri was born in Herat, Afghanistan, and grew up under Taliban rule before escaping at the age of ten. He is a motivational speaker and influencer in the education sector, and a board member at Coleg Gwent, Wales. In 2016 he was awarded the Inspiring the Next Generation Award by the University of South Wales for services to education and young people. Inspired by his late brother's passion for positive change in society, Hamed's mission is to share his family's story with a wide audience and change perceptions surrounding refugees and diversity. This is his first book.
