A Disappearance in Damascus: A Story of Friendship and Survival in the Shadow of War

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A Disappearance in Damascus: A Story of Friendship and Survival in the Shadow of War

Author(s): Deborah Campbell
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Binding: Hardcover
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In 2007, journalist Deborah Campbell goes undercover in Damascus to document the influx of Iraqi refugees after Saddam Hussein’s fall. Navigating a complex landscape of checkpoints and war scars, she relies on local guides to reach displaced communities.

Among them is Ahlam, a former kidnap survivor turned fixer. Alongside reporting duties, Ahlam helps run a makeshift school for displaced girls and becomes Campbell’s trusted ally and friend.

When Ahlam is abruptly seized from her home, Campbell embarks on a tense search through the city’s hidden networks. Her journey reveals the shadowy politics fueling the Syrian conflict and the personal risks faced by those who bear witness.

This award-winning narrative blends immersive frontline reporting with a moving story of friendship, courage, and resilience amid war.

  • Reveals the challenges of reporting under threat
  • Profiles the refugee experience and grassroots leadership
  • Highlights the bond between two courageous women
  • Winner of the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize

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