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The Syrian Dandelion
Shamil
The Doctor
Shamil is a doctor, a father, and a man torn between duty and guilt. Having left Syria years ago, he built a life in London, but exile has not granted him peace. His return to Syria is not just a journey across borders but a confrontation with his past, his estranged family, and the war he had no desire to get involved with.
Laila
The Wife
Laila has spent years in a state of limbo, raising Zain alone in Syria while Shamil was abroad. Once independent, she has learned to navigate a society where women are expected to be silent. Her love for Shamil has evolved over their years of separation, but doubt has taken root. His return is not just a reunion—it is a test of everything she has endured in his absence.
Jassim
The Colonel
Jassim is Shamil’s uncle and a high-ranking officer in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence (SAFI). Unlike Shamil, who fled, and Laila, who endured, Jassim chose power. To him, loyalty is everything. He believes that order—no matter how brutal—is better than chaos. He sees himself as a protector of the family and the country, even as he orchestrates violence in the name of stability.
Dr Thaier’s Debut Is Captivating
Customers find the book gripping and heartbreaking. They describe it as a beautiful, unforgettable story about family, survival, and finding hope in the darkest times. Readers praise Shamil’s unbelievable endurance and sense of duty to help others.
From London’s Sterile Corridors to Ar-Raqqah’s Smouldering Ruins
Dr. Thaier Alhusain is a Syrian medical doctor, acclaimed author, and TEDx speaker. He began his career in Syria during the early years of the conflict, working as a frontline surgeon under extreme conditions. In April 2013, he joined Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), continuing his medical efforts until August 2014. He then relocated to London to pursue a master’s degree in international health at University College London (UCL). Dr. Alhusain is the founder of 6abibak, an influential online Arabic medical journal with over 13 million followers, addressing the demand for accessible and trustworthy health information in the Arab world.
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The Syrian Dandelion
Dr Thaier’s debut novel is available now on KU and Amazon.
By T Hashem