Hope Not Fear by Hassan Akkad

Hope Not Fear

Hassan Akkad

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction memoir politics sociology emotional sad medium-paced

Description

'I've experienced the best and worst of humanity. I've been detained and beaten, and welcomed and respected. And yet, this story - my story - is one of hope, not fear.' From the jasmine-scented streets of Damascus to uprisings, protest, torture an...

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Moods

emotional 85%
informative 61%
inspiring 61%
challenging 55%
hopeful 55%
sad 55%
reflective 50%
dark 23%
tense 20%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

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4.73

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