A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2017

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Describe the two instances of near-drowning for Doaa. How does Doaa’s fear of drowning inform the decisions she makes during the course of her journey?

In Egypt, Bassem and Doaa fall in love. How does this happen? Is it immediate? How does their refugee status affect their love?

Doaa and her family are very close. How does her love for her family support her? How does she support her family?