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26 Aug

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How Trauma Is Passed Through Generations – What Syria Taught Me About Inheritance

August 28, 2025
By Chris Sky
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I’ve met people who carry wounds they can’t name. They speak of anxiety without cause, sorrow without memory, rage without explanation....

26 Aug

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Stories That Stay: 8 Books About Refugee Experiences You Should Read

August 28, 2025
By Chris Sky
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There’s a question I’ve heard over and over again, at readings, through messages online, even whispered across tables after book events...

26 Aug

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August 26, 2025
By Chris Sky
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In the years since the Syrian crisis first made global headlines, I’ve seen my homeland and my people turned into headlines themselves....

26 Aug

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How the Colonial Legacy in Modern Syria Still Shapes Our Future

August 28, 2025
By Chris Sky
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If you’ve ever tried to explain Syria’s complex present without touching on its colonial past, you’ll find it doesn’t quite add up. I’v...

26 Aug

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When Words Carry Worlds: The Real Differences Between Exile and Refugee

August 28, 2025
By Chris Sky
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Over the years, I’ve received many letters, some from young readers in the diaspora, others from older Syrians who left decades ago. Th...

26 Aug

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One Person’s Story of Storytelling: How War Affects Storytelling in Syria and Beyond

August 26, 2025
By Chris Sky
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Sometimes, I receive messages from readers asking me why my stories no longer feel like they used to, why the shadows are darker, the s...

18 Jul

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Why I Write: Cultural Memory, Literary Resistance, and Syria’s Survival

July 21, 2025
By Chris Sky
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If there’s one question I return to often, both in life and in literature, it’s this: What happens to a culture when the world stops se...

18 Jul

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Writing, War, and the Will to Rebuild: A Conversation with Siwar Al Assad

July 25, 2025
By Chris Sky
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Over the years, I’ve received countless messages, some sent quietly by email, others left as public comments on social media. Readers f...

18 Jul

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Why Stories Survive When Cities Don’t: The Psychology of Post-War Syria

July 25, 2025
By Chris Sky
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When a city crumbles, you don’t just lose buildings, you lose the echoes. The morning calls to prayer. The chatter in the cafés. The my...

18 Jul

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Can We Really Save Our Ruins? How to Protect Culture When Bombs Are Falling

July 25, 2025
By Chris Sky
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When I first stood in the shadow of Palmyra’s ancient columns as a child, I didn’t yet understand what they meant. They were grand, yes...

Who is Siwar Al Assad?

Siwar Al Assad is a Syrian-born author known for his eloquent novels that explore love, justice, heritage, and human resilience. With a background in international law and a lifelong dedication to cultural understanding, he uses literature as a platform for reflection and dialogue. Now based in London, he continues to write, speak, and advocate for peace across communities.

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