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The Road From Raqqa
A Story of Brotherhood, Borders, and Belonging
Book • 2024
The book tells the story of two Syrian brothers, Riyad and Bashar, who take different paths in their journey from Raqqa.
Riyad immigrates to the United States, where he faces challenges and bigotry, while Bashar heads to Germany.
The narrative explores themes of immigration, family bonds, and belonging in the face of war and societal upheaval.
It serves as a counterargument to anti-immigrant sentiment by highlighting the contributions and struggles of immigrants.
Riyad immigrates to the United States, where he faces challenges and bigotry, while Bashar heads to Germany.
The narrative explores themes of immigration, family bonds, and belonging in the face of war and societal upheaval.
It serves as a counterargument to anti-immigrant sentiment by highlighting the contributions and struggles of immigrants.
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Bill Simmons as a new book he wrote about two Syrian brothers reuniting amidst the ISIS takeover of their city.
Bill Simmons as a new book he wrote about two Syrian brothers reuniting amidst the ISIS takeover of their city.
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