As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow

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Lemons are an homage to one of Nizar Qabbani’s verses in a poem, which was about Syria,” Katouh explained. At the same time, the author tries to destroy the stereotypes that seem to constantly be associated with the Muslim culture: her heroines are free and brave and unafraid to express themselves and dream big while also, yes, they wear hijabs. Because guess what? Wearing a hijab doesn't stop them from being free to express themselves.

These stories have happened. And are still happening as you read these words." (from the author's note)

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow

This story has been a whisper for far too long. Thank you for making it a shout to be heard all over the world. He smiles. “It might sound cheesy, but I’m sure our souls met way before they found their way into our bodies. I think that’s where we know each other from.” With that being said, As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow follows Salama Kassab, who is studying to be a Pharmacist when the Syrian Revolution breaks out. Right before her eyes she loses her family, her home, and her freedom. Within days, she’s goes from a first-year pharmacy student to a surgeon as she volunteers at a hospital in Homs. She treats the men, women, and children—suffering from all forms of atrocities inflicted on them by their government.

Katouh wrote the novel with young teenagers and their perceptions of the war in mind. For her, writing a story with characters that readers could relate to in some way was important. This book is soul-crashing and heart-shattering and it's so beautiful in its unique sadness that will grip you and make you live with the characters, taking breaths with them and rooting for their happiness while suffering their drama with each of your heartbeats.Dengan penghinaan sebagai salah satu faktor utama di dalamnya, sindrom ini menjangkau ke dalam inti keberadaan seseorang. Menghancurkan kemanusia dalam tiap jiwa korbannya secara terencana dan total hingga membuat mereka hidup layaknya cangkang saja. The As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow ending was intense, and obviously, I won’t spoil it here, but the book had me guessing until the last sentence. It’s a fairly long book, and I finished it in a matter of days, which is rare for me. Conclusion

This is my land, and just like the lemon trees that have been growing here for centuries, spilled blood won't stop us. I have God, he'll protect me. I've been force fed oppression but I will no longer swallow its bitter taste." He means so much more than that one four-letter word –love– but there's no other way to describe what I feel about him. And so i'll have to be content with it; find a way to carve a whole universe into its letters – an infinity. Be thankful that through him, I'm blessed enough to know the meaning of it at all.' The Syrian revolution began in 2011 with an uprising against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In 2011 I was aware of what was going on. I had an idea of what was happening. We all had an “idea” what was taking place in Syria at this time. But like most people thinking about it too long made that “idea” uncomfortable. I knew it was heartbreaking and I knew I was upset about it. There was so much happening in the world at that time that most of us were becoming desensitized toward everything.. I'm sure our souls met way before they found their way into our bodies. I think that's where we know each other from." i felt everything while reading this, i felt all the difficult decisions they had to make, all the pain they had to endure, and all the love they gave each other.Baca Juga: “Bagaimana Cara Mengatakan ‘Tidak’?” Tampilkan Perempuan di Lingkaran Kekerasan Bukan Perang, tapi Revolusi I finally catch sight of my home and my chest expands. It’s not the one I once shared with my family; it’s the one Layla gave me after a bomb fell on my own. Without her, I’d be out on the streets. I've been waiting for this book since the day it was announced, you can imagine how much my expectations have built up, so when I got an arc I was both excited and scared it won't live up to my extremely high expectations, but I was also like "I have never cried reading a book, so I don't think I'll cry" hihi she has no idea she's gonna be sobbing by chapter 5