Butterfly - by Yusra Mardini (Hardcover)
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<p>"War, for all its atrocities, is punctuated by instances of unfathomable human spirit and grace. Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini's story is a prime example. <i>Butterfly</i> recounts this Syrian refugee's extraordinary tale of bravery, survival, and winsome, never-give-up moxie. It is impossible not to be won over by Yusra, who once swam for her life at sea and is now fighting for the dignity and wellbeing of countless refugees like her whose lives have been upturned by war."--Khaled Hosseini, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Kite Runner</i> and<i> A Thousand Splendid Suns</i><br><i></i><br><i>"</i>[Mardini] offers an exceedingly rare window into middle-class girlhood in the middle of one of the most destructive wars of our time, and an even rarer start-to-finish account of the arduous migrant journey into Europe." --<i><b>The New York Times</b></i><br><i></i><br>"<i>Butterfly</i> is a powerful story of survival, inspiration, and hope with a resounding message: no one chooses to be a refugee; rather, horrific circumstances force ordinary people to take extraordinary measures to save themselves. This unforgettable memoir shines a spotlight on the refugee experience and the role sports can play in giving a voice to those affected by conflict throughout the world."--<i><b>Booklist</b></i> (starred review)</p><p>"The extraordinary tale of a Syrian woman's journey from her war-torn country all the way to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil... moving, action-packed...a rousing, exciting true story of remarkable resilience." - <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b></p>
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