Father of Lions definitely is a brilliantly written book by Louise Callaghan. The story puts a face on life under ISIS through the eyes of Mosul Zoo.
Abu Laith is a zoo-keeper in Mosul and this is his struggle to keep his animals safe during the war. The story reminds us that a war is not just between countries where one emerges as a winner in the end. Going down to the basic details of how the war changes every single thing around us and within us; Abu Laith, his family and his protégées risk their lives to keep the animals alive.
When the city is finally liberated, Dr. Amir swoops down to rescue the animals. But with all the challenges faced by him and with the danger of being blown away bu car bombs, he still manages to complete his mission.
Abu Laith is a zoo-keeper in Mosul and this is his struggle to keep his animals safe during the war. The story reminds us that a war is not just between countries where one emerges as a winner in the end. Going down to the basic details of how the war changes every single thing around us and within us; Abu Laith, his family and his protégées risk their lives to keep the animals alive.
When the city is finally liberated, Dr. Amir swoops down to rescue the animals. But with all the challenges faced by him and with the danger of being blown away bu car bombs, he still manages to complete his mission.