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Down to Earth
From Astronaut to Refugee
Muhammed Faris with Jamal Abozaid
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128 pages / Published: --
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Astronaut Muhammed Faris, the first Syrian in space, landed on the Mir Space Station in July 1987. Catching a glimpse of planet Earth from the Soyuz TM-3 spacecraft window, Faris knew he’d never look at life the same again.
Lauded a national hero upon his return, Faris was awarded the highest distinctions in the Soviet Union: Hero of the Soviet Union and The Order of Lenin.
Despite this, he remained unpopular with the then head of the Syrian regime, Hafez Assad; surviving two assassination attempts while training in Moscow ahead of his spaceflight.
Here, Faris shares his thrilling story; a successful cosmonaut entrapped in an era of corruption and tyranny, forced to abandon his home, consequently becoming a refugee. He describes in vivid detail his clash with the regime, his sharp rise to fame and the struggles of life in Assad’s Syria.
Name
Muhammed Faris with Jamal Abozaid
Country
Syria
Biography
Jamal Abozaid is an Arab-world writer and novelist and is currently based in London. He writes, lectures, and travels extensively.
An expert in Arab world issues, Jamal appears on various different media outlets, as a commentator on Middle East politics, immigration, and social issues.
He is the author of: Journey of Illusion, The Green Devil Monsters of Sham, State, Starve or Kneel.
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Title
Down to Earth
Format(s)
Paperback
Edition
1st
Pages
128
ISBN
9781905837458
Dimensions
215mm (H) x 140mm (W)
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