The Ali Abbas Story

by Jane Warren

In March 2003, during a missile strike in southern Baghdad, twelve-year-old Ali Abbas sustained terrible burns and lost not only his arms, but his family. From the moment his photo appeared in newspapers, this appealing young boy became an international symbol of suffering, and his courage and resilience touched hearts around the world. This is his story?his early life, what really happened during the bombardment, and the months that followed his eleventh-hour air-lift to safety, when he was brought to Britain for medical care. In his own words, Ali Abbas also talks about his life and future?a future made brighter by both family and strangers.

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Norhayati · Rating 4 out of 5]

it's a really heartbreaking story about how Ali lost his arms and his family, his life, the Iraq war, etc .
each time i try to read tears will just start rolling down.. and i have to stop and pause and then continue again..

[Maribel · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book inspires me a lot!..and made me cry at the same time.

[Ayshim · Rating 3 out of 5]

A heart wrenching story of a 12 year old who lost his arms and his entire family during a missile strike in southern Baghdad (2003).

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

One that perhaps we should all read. Suffer little children, this little 12 year old did suffer.