A Land of Permanent Goodbyes

A Land of Permanent Goodbyes

A powerful novel of refugees escaping from war-torn Syria, masterfully told by a journalist who witnessed the crisis firsthand.

In a country ripped apart by war, Tareq lives with his big and loving family . . . until the bombs strike. His city is in ruins. His life is destroyed. And those who have survived are left to figure out their uncertain future. Tareq's family knows that to continue to stay alive, they must leave. As they travel as refugees from Syria to Turkey to Greece, facing danger at every turn, Tareq must find the resilience and courage to complete his harrowing journey.

While this is one family's story, it is also the timeless tale of the heartbreaking consequences of all wars, all tragedy, narrated by Destiny itself. When you are a refugee, success is outliving your loss.

An award-winning author and journalistâ€”and a refugee herselfâ€”Atia Abawi captures the hope that spurs people forward against all odds and the love that makes that hope grow.

Praise forÂ A Land of Permanent Goodbyes:

Featured on NPR'sÂ Morning Edition!
Featured by Dana Perinoâ€™s on The Five!
Featured as a most-anticipated book of 2018 onÂ The Huffington Post!

â€œ[A] heartbreaking and to-the-minute timely story of the Syrian refugee crisis. Abawi gives even more humanity, depth, and understanding to the headlines.â€â€”Bustle

â˜…Â â€œFrom award-winning journalist Abawi comes an unforgettable novel that brings readers face to face with the global refugee crisisÂ .Â .Â . A heartbreaking, haunting, and necessary story that offers hope while laying bare the bleakness of the world.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews,Â starred review

â˜…Â "Abawi skillfully places humanity enmeshed in war into two sides: the 'hunters' who feed on the suffering and the 'helpers' who lend a hand. An inspiring, timely, and must-have account about the Syrian refugee disaster and the perils of all wars."â€”School Library Journal,Â starred review

â˜…Â "[A] gripping and heartrending novel . . . [and an] upsetting yet beautifully rendered portrayal of an ongoing humanitarian crisis."â€”Publishers Weekly,Â starred review
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"As author Atia Abawi artfully illustrates, refugees are created by circumstances that can happen anywhere. A perfect companion novel to Alan Gratz's Refugee, this humanizing, often harrowing and sometimes transcendent novel fosters compassion and understanding."â€”BookPage, Top Teen Pick
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â€œ[T]his could be paired with Sepetysâ€™ bookÂ .Â .Â .Â Salt to the Sea, for a multi-era look at the casualties of war.â€â€”The Bulletin of the Center for Childrenâ€™s Books
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â€œThis is a harrowing and vitally important novel about an ongoing crisis. Tareqâ€™s story will linger with readers long after theyâ€™ve turned the final page.â€â€”Bookish

"A Land of Permanent GoodbyesÂ is an engrossing, heartbreaking story of survival, giving readers an authentic glimpse of the suffering and destruction in Syria."â€”Voice of Youth Advocates

"A well-written, well-researched book."â€”School Library Connection

"This touching read will stir empathy and compassion about the harrowing plight of refugees. Abawi . . . helps give perspective on how religion can be used to help create a world where the most basic human rights are violated."â€”Booklist
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0399546855_used
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2019-01-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399546853

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0399546855_used
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2019-01-22
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399546853

A Land of Permanent Goodbyes

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