Butterfly
17 March 2022
Imprint: Bluebird
Synopsis
The inspirational story behind the film The Swimmers on Netflix, by Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer, Yusra Mardini.
'An extraordinary tale of bravery, survival, and winsome, never-give-up moxie. It is impossible not to be won over by Yusra.' – Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner
It’s important the world understands what many ordinary people must endure to find a safe...
Details
17 March 2022
288 pages
9781509881697
Imprint: Bluebird
Reviews
Yusra, we could not be prouder of you for your courage and your resilience and the great example that you're setting for children everywhere.President Barack Obama
Yusra has an incredible story.Emma Watson
War, for all its atrocities, is punctuated by instances of unfathomable human spirit and grace. Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini’s story is a prime example. Butterfly recounts this Syrian refugee’s extraordinary tale of bravery, survival, and winsome, never-give-up moxie. It is impossible not to be won over by Yusra.Khaled Hosseini
Yusra Mardini is a compact powerhouse of inspiration and determination. I am spellbound by her story of bravery and her incredible sister, Sara. What amazing young women, who illustrate to all of us that refugees are people with dreams and ambitions.Cate Blanchett