Zakaria Amara
For readers of Man’s Search for Meaning and The Alchemist, a stunning new memoir about one man’s journey through 17 years of imprisonment...The Boy and His Sandcastle is the unforgettable memoir of Zakaria Amara, a young man sentenced to life in prison for his role in a foiled terrorist plot. Abandoned by hope and lost in years of isolation, he turns inward - not to escape, but to confront himself. Through the power of storytelling, poetry, and raw self-reflection, he begins to reconstruct not just his identity, but his humanity.Written from inside a maximum-security prison, this deeply personal work blends essays, fables, and poetry into a journey of redemption - one that dares to ask: Can a person truly change?'At the core of the book is the question: Can people really change?' - Toronto Star 'The Shawshank Redemption meets The Alchemist: A true story for those experiencing great hardships in their lives. Never before has anyone journeyed to the depth of despair and returned with such an inspiring and clear roadmap. Devastating, triumphant, and absolutely beautiful!' - Cell Count Magazine 'From the storytelling to the poems to the lyrical prose, this was an engaging read that kept you eagerly anticipating what would come next. The author’s humility is equally admirable-this journey is one that will inspire and is important to share with others who may find themselves caught in an ideological system.' - Writer’s Digest 'The fall, the rise, the grasping at redemption. Gut wrenching at times, yet there’s a pull within as one reads, as if greatness is just out of grasp. Truly tantalizing.' - Thomas Markley, author of Prayers for Travelers
