The Book Collectors of Daraya

"The Book Collectors of Daraya" recounts the remarkable efforts of forty young Syrian revolutionaries who, amidst the brutal siege of Daraya, risked everything to rescue and preserve books from their bombed-out city. Using these books, they established a clandestine underground library that served as a refuge, educational space, and symbol of hope. Based on in-depth interviews with the young men, the book highlights themes of resilience, freedom, and the transformative power of literature despite unimaginable hardship.