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As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow

by Zoulfa Katouh

Set during the Syrian civil war, a pharmacy student finds solace in hallucinations of a boy made of lemons as she navigates daily violence and impossible choices. Love, survival, and the question of staying or fleeing collide in this heart-wrenching tale of hope amid devastation. A tender exploration of trauma and resilience through one young woman's eyes.

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