{"title":"Loubna Mrie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Loubna Mrie, a compelling voice in contemporary literature. Known for her fearless exploration of identity, resilience, and conflict, Mrie's work offers readers an intimate glimpse into the complexities of life in the midst of turmoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoubna Mrie's collection prominently features the book \u003cem\u003eDefiance\u003c\/em\u003e, a profoundly gripping read that falls under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. As you turn each page, you embark on an unforgettable journey through Mrie's personal experiences, reflective of her insightful perspective on socio-political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMrie's writings are not just narratives; they are a testament to the power of human spirit. Her stories resonate with authenticity, inviting readers to not only understand but deeply empathise with the lives she depicts. For those who appreciate truth told with courage and eloquence, Loubna Mrie's works are an essential addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"defiance-by-loubna-mrie-9780349013350","title":"Defiance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoubna Mrie was raised a staunch Syrian Alawite, the same sect as then-President Hafez al-Assad. Her mother's father helped plan the coup that saw Hafez seize power in 1970 and bring the Alawites out of hiding and into a position of total control. Her father was intimately involved in Hafez's government as an enforcer and assassin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Arab Spring reached Syria in 2011, she attended a protest against his son Bashar's government out of curiosity, and her life changed forever. When she returned to her grandparents' home in Damascus, her family called her a traitor. Unable to look back, she plunged ahead into a life of activism — in opposition to both the regime and her abusive father — with unimaginable consequences. Loubna's father was exiled, her mother murdered, and her boyfriend, Peter Kassig, an American, was executed by ISIS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis memoir will tell her story in her own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDefiance\u003c\/em\u003e by Loubna Mrie offers a gripping and personal account of a tumultuous period in Syrian history, revealing the complex interplay of familial ties, political struggle, and personal sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074014626028,"sku":"9780349013350","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c51e7a30d77ea6af1b94544cbd22c493.jpg?v=1765177588"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/loubna-mrie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}