As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (ISBN: 9781526648549) is a compelling and heartbreaking first book set in war-torn Syria. It is written from the point of view of a young lady who is split between survival and resistance.  Salama Kassab used to be a pharmacy student, but now she is volunteering at a hospital and treating the wounded while the revolution goes on.  She is divided between running away to be safe and staying to help others who still need her because she is scared and guilty.

 Katouh's poetic writing brilliantly shows how people may be strong and brave even when they are going through terrible things.  This book tells a fascinating and dramatic story of love, loss, and the unbreakable human spirit.  This book is great for anybody who liked The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns. It reminds us that hope can grow even in the darkest places, just like lemon trees.

 This highly praised hardcover book is a must-have for readers who want stories that matter. You can get it now at Booxworm.lk, one of Sri Lanka's best online book stores.  Put it on your shelves and support good books from a bookstore you can trust in Sri Lanka.