Author and Journalist Samar Yazbak did not hold back any details in her illuminating yet graphic writing. In 2011, she was forced to flee her homeland of Syria. She bravely returned through a small hole in a gated fence on the Turkish border. She wanted to document the suffering and pain of her people. She is a true journalist, she worked for Al-Hayat for 10 years. She tells the stories of soldiers, citizens, and even children. Born in Jableh City in 1970, she has a deep connection to her roots in Syria.Yazbek released her first book series in 1999. This collection quickly gained people’s attention because of her style of writing. Not only did she release books, she wrote and produced a show called “Library Story” in 2008. One of her most famous books was A Woman in the Crossfire. Her writing has captured the hearts of many.

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