A daughter's rebellion against a regime and her father
Lubna Murai’s memoir Defiance chronicles her transformation from a rebellious daughter in a powerful Alawite family to a photojournalist documenting Syria’s descent into civil war, exposing how personal trauma and political awakening are inextricably linked. Her story reveals the cost o
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Guest
Lubna Murai
interview on Fresh Air
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Books
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from Fresh Air
Best Of: Zayd Ayers Dohrn’s childhood on the run / Writer Jesmyn Ward
Through loss, Jesmyn Ward will always return to the word
Tayari Jones on friendship, writing, and choosing your ‘Kin’
Palestinian & Israeli activists share a vision of peace
Son of radicals, Zayd Ayers Dohrn grew up underground & on the run
Love, Race & the ‘Mixed Marriage Project’
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
Beyond ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Margaret Atwood on Memoir, Grudges, & Getting Older
On with Kara Swisher
Candace Owens x Ana Kasparian
Candace
Why Gayle Guyardo Walked Away From 33 Years in Journalism
Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset
Norah O’Donnell’s First EVER Podcast Interview! Life-Changing Lessons & How Success Leaves Clues!
The Jamie Kern Lima Show
'The Interview': Raja Shehadeh Believes Israelis and Palestinians Can Still Find Peace
The Daily
686: Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) - The Hidden Cost of Being Good at Everything, Self-Medicating at 13, Why Awareness Isn't Enough, Healing the Body Not Just the Mind, What a Real Boundary Actually Is, and How Vulnerability Makes Love Rea
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of Fresh Air and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.