ASSAD AND ME
Assad and Me blends personal memoir with a gripping account of the Syrian revolution and the oppressive regime it aimed to overthrow. This compelling narrative takes listeners on a journey through the tumultuous and tragic history of Syria, shedding light on deep-seated tensions, the rise of extremism, and the human cost of this devastating conflict. Additionally, the book delves into the author’s journey, from a writer of fiction to an investigative journalist and civil activist in the pursuit of democracy, chronicling his trials and tribulations, including imprisonment and torture, and providing a raw and unfiltered perspective on the brutality of the Assad regime. One of the standout features of this book is its ability to make the listener both laugh and cry. Amid the tales of oppression and suffering, there are moments of dark humor that highlight the absurdity of the bureaucratic nightmare faced by the author and countless others in Syria.
The author’s background as a Christian of Syrian descent allows for a unique perspective, which transcends religious biases, making the book accessible to a wide range of audiences. The book’s simple and fluid language ensures that it can be easily comprehended by a broad audience, including students and those with limited prior knowledge of Middle Eastern issues. It serves as an essential resource for researchers and a compelling narrative for all members of society. In conclusion, Assad and Me is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged book that brings to life the human stories behind the Syrian revolution, and it is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history. It has the power to leave a lasting impact on its audience.
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Issam Khoury
I am a Syrian journalist, writer, and researcher for +15 years, and have written hundreds of journal articles on terrorism, politics, sustainable development, human rights, minorities in the Middle East, and religious schools in Syria and the Arab world.
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I was a target of harassment from the Syrian regime in my country, especially since my writing and civil activism focused on supporting democracy and freedom in the Arab region. Two novels were censored from publishing, and one was withdrawn from libraries in 2002. In “2009”, I was prevented from traveling for “two and a half” years as part of the movement to restrict freedoms pursued by the Syrian government against well-known civil society activists in Syria, and in 2011 I was the first journalist covering the events of the Syrian revolution. I was beaten and then arrested for 27 days in September 2012. After my release, I moved to Lebanon, where I continued my work as a journalist in the Al-Joumhouria newspaper and started training Syrian civil society activists. I trained a large number of journalists and citizen journalists to cover the news, but the Lebanese government, dominated by the Hezbollah Party, prevented me from continuing my work, which prompted me to travel to the United States in May 2014.
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