R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 10/15/2015 + 1438 more book reviews

It is 1979 when a famous young poet from Iraq gathers his family and leaves his homeland. Life has become too dangerous for him to remain. Nabeel Yasin was determined to write his poetry as he saw his country and the people who live there. His defiance made him a target and an enemy of the state.

This is a fascinating story about a young man who believes so strongly in freedom that he writes about it thereby inspiring others to seek it and resist the political repression under which they live. That trait leads him into dangerous situation after dangerous situation. His brothers, who are as determined as he is, are imprisoned, beaten and tortured time and time again.

Nabeel's life and flight from his country are filled with suspense. His courage to seek a life outside of Iraq is admirable. Even though his work is banned and destroyed, many memorized it to keep hope aflame in their own lives. It's a strong tale about a young man who chooses to speak up for what he believes. Inspiring and very well done.

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