Abu Laith, whose name means Father of Lions, has always had a fondness for animals; ever since he was a young boy and felt closer to animals than he did to other children. His dream is of one day opening a zoo, one where the animals can roam free, but many obstacles stand in his way, including the ISIS occupation of Mosul and it’s zoo.
Father of Lions is an intense, honest telling of the horrible consequences of war—the hunger, the fear, and the destruction—as well as the strength that people have, even when placed in stressful and heartbreaking situations. It shows the strength that love, of people and life, brings, and its ability to conquer whatever is placed in its way. There were some slow-moving sections, but others were fast-paced and intense, effectively communicating the strength within people, the horrors of conflict, and the resiliency of the human spirit. It allows the reader a perspective they may not otherwise have, and maybe some compassion for others by the time they read the last page. I highly recommend it.
Father of Lions is an intense, honest telling of the horrible consequences of war—the hunger, the fear, and the destruction—as well as the strength that people have, even when placed in stressful and heartbreaking situations. It shows the strength that love, of people and life, brings, and its ability to conquer whatever is placed in its way. There were some slow-moving sections, but others were fast-paced and intense, effectively communicating the strength within people, the horrors of conflict, and the resiliency of the human spirit. It allows the reader a perspective they may not otherwise have, and maybe some compassion for others by the time they read the last page. I highly recommend it.