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Defiance: A Memoir of Awakening, Rebellion, and Survival in Syria
by Loubna Mrie
Kirkus Prize · 2026 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction | 2026 | Shortlist | “A fierce ode to a fight for freedom that helped a generation of Syrian artists find its voice.” |
About This Book
Loubna Mrie's memoir of coming of age in Syria, joining the 2011 uprising, and surviving the war that followed. Finalist for the 2026 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction.
About the Author
Loubna MrieSyrian
Loubna Mrie is a Syrian writer and photographer who documented the Syrian uprising and civil war. Her memoir Defiance was a finalist for the 2026 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction.
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