Displaying 1 of 1 2017 Format: Book Author: Fleming, Melissa (Melissa R.) author. Title: A hope more powerful than the sea : one refugee's incredible story of love, loss, and survival / Melissa Fleming. Edition: First edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Flatiron Books, 2017. Description: 274 pages ; 22 cm Summary: The story of a young Syrian refugee's attempt to reach Sweden, focusing on her ordeal in icy waters after the dilapidated fishing vessel in which she was traveling--along with 500 others--sinks. Subjects: Refugees -- Syria. Syria -- History -- Civil War, 2011- Syria -- Emigration and immigration. Europe -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy. Contents: A childhood in Syria -- The war begins -- The siege of Daraa -- Life as a refugee -- Love in exile -- The engagement -- Deal with the devil -- Ship of horrors -- All that is left is the sea -- Rescue at the dying hour. LCCN: 2016044107 ISBN: 9781250105998 (hardcover) 1250105994 (hardcover) Other Number: 949142903 Copies in all libraries: 4 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 1297479 Call Number: 956.9104/231 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 4 Place Request Select a specific item by clicking one of the icons in the 'Where Is It?' section below. Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where Is It? Suggestions and more Brief Descriptions Author Biography Reviews Via Publishers Weekly Large Cover Image Librarian's View Map It Displaying 1 of 1
