The Boy and His Sandcastle: A Journey of Redemption (A True Story) - Couverture rigide

Amara, Zakaria

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ISBN 10 : 1738239322 ISBN 13 : 9781738239320

Editeur : Zakaria Amara, 2024

Synopsis

For readers of Man's Search for Meaning and The Alchemist, a stunning new memoir about one man's journey through 17 years of imprisonment...

The Boy and His Sandcastle is the unforgettable memoir of Zakaria Amara, a young man sentenced to life in prison for his role in a foiled terrorist plot. Abandoned by hope and lost in years of isolation, he turns inward - not to escape, but to confront himself. Through the power of storytelling, poetry, and raw self-reflection, he begins to reconstruct not just his identity, but his humanity.

Written from inside a maximum-security prison, this deeply personal work blends essays, fables, and poetry into a journey of redemption - one that dares to ask: Can a person truly change?

"At the core of the book is the question: Can people really change?" - Toronto Star

"The Shawshank Redemption meets The Alchemist: A true story for those experiencing great hardships in their lives. Never before has anyone journeyed to the depth of despair and returned with such an inspiring and clear roadmap. Devastating, triumphant, and absolutely beautiful!" - Cell Count Magazine

"From the storytelling to the poems to the lyrical prose, this was an engaging read that kept you eagerly anticipating what would come next. The author's humility is equally admirable-this journey is one that will inspire and is important to share with others who may find themselves caught in an ideological system." - Writer's Digest

"The fall, the rise, the grasping at redemption. Gut wrenching at times, yet there's a pull within as one reads, as if greatness is just out of grasp. Truly tantalizing." - Thomas Markley, author of Prayers for Travelers

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Today, Zakaria Amara is a published writer, poet, and activist. After serving 17 years in prison for his involvement in the failed "Toronto 18" terrorist plot, he has committed himself to promoting peace, tolerance, and understanding. Amara's works have been featured in numerous outlets, including Cell Count, The Justice Report Journal, and The Philosopher. He actively consults with ETAontario.ca, an organization that offers crucial guidance to youth who have been influenced by extremist ideologies. Through his writings, he strives to disrupt narratives that blind us from seeing the inherent dignity in each other.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zakaria Amara
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1738239322
• ISBN 13: 9781738239320
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible