num_pages: 304
description: Herat Afghanistan 2000. A mother speaks out against the fundamentalist leaders of her country. Meanwhile her familys watchful eyes never leave their beloved son and brother whose rare heart condition means that he will never lead a normal life.When the Taliban gave an order for the execution of Hamed Amiris mother the family knew they had to escape starting what would be a long and dangerous journey across Russia and through Europe with the UK as their ultimate destination.Travelling as refugees for a year and a half they suffered attacks from mafia and police; terrifying journeys in strangers cars; treks across demanding terrain; days spent hidden in lorries without food or drink; and being robbed at gunpoint of every penny they owned.The familys need to reach the UK was intensified by their eldest sons deteriorating condition and the prospect of life-saving treatment it offered.The Boy with Two Hearts is not only a tale of a family in crisis but a love letter to the NHS which provided hope and reassurance as they sought asylum in the UK and fought to save their loved ones.
language: English
title: The Boy With Two Hearts
publisher: Icon Books