The Last Sanctuary in Aleppo: A remarkable true story of courage, hope and survival

Alaa Aljaleel, Diana Darke

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Syria, Memoirs, True war & combat stories, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Military history, Domestic animals & pets

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The remarkable true story of a Syrian ambulance driver, who built a cat sanctuary in war-torn Aleppo

"I'll stay with them no matter what happens. Someone who has mercy in his heart for humans has mercy for every living thing."

When war came to Alaa Aljaleel's hometown, he made a remarkable decision to stay behind, caring for the people and animals caught in the crossfire. While thousands were forced to flee, Alaa spent his days carrying out perilous rescue missions in his makeshift ambulance and building a sanctuary for the city's abandoned cats.

In turn, he created something unique: a place of tranquility for children living through the bombardment and a glimmer of hope for those watching in horror around the world. As word of Alaa's courage and dedication spread, the kindness of strangers enabled him to feed thousands of local families and save hundreds of animals. But with the city under siege, time was running out for the last sanctuary in Aleppo and Alaa was about to face his biggest challenge yet...

This is the first memoir about the war in Syria from a civilian who remains there to this day, providing both a shocking insider account as well as an inspiring tale about how one person's actions can make a difference against all odds.

Praise for The Last Sanctuary in Aleppo: A remarkable true story of courage, hope and survival

The Last Sanctuary in Aleppo is a gentle, easy read... awe-inspiring and heart- warming... The tragic stories are leavened in part by Aljaleel's gentle sense of humour. - The National (AE)
The cat man of Aleppo, Mohammad Aljaleel, touched the hearts of millions - BBC News