Live For Today
Live For Today by Tony Irwin, published by Grosvenor House Publishing Limited on December 7, 2023, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of love against the backdrop of war. The narrative follows Oxford University students Ali, a Syrian national, and Margaret, an English-born atheist, as they navigate their passionate romance while confronting issues of religion and Ali’s impending return to Syria. Their commitment to “live for today” becomes a central theme as they delve into Margaret’s family history and the mysteries surrounding her father’s past.
As their relationship deepens, the couple’s idyllic life is disrupted by the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War. Choosing to remain in Syria rather than flee, they dedicate themselves to helping those affected by the conflict. Margaret volunteers at a hospital, while Ali joins the ‘White Helmets’, leading them to witness the devastating realities of war in Aleppo. This edition, comprising 276 pages, presents a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the harsh truths of human resilience amid turmoil.
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Oxford University students, Syrian national Ali, a devout Muslim and English-borne Atheist Margaret, succumb to a passionate romance. Issues regarding religion and Ali’s eventual return to Syria are dismissed as they realise a love live theirs only happens once in a lifetime, if ever. They vow to ‘live for today’, hoping the parting day never comes.
Through their joint detective work, they discover a connection with Pembroke and beautiful Barafundle Bay, which holds the secrets of Margaret’s deceased mother’s past. Which leads them to solve the mystery of Margaret’s father, which has dogged her since childhood.
Margaret moves to Syria to be with Ali and her newfound father. Their lives are idyllic; they make new friends, and ‘live for today’ has a different meaning.
Then the Syrian Civil War erupts. Unlike most of their friends that flee from the war, Ali and Margaret decide to stay and help those in need. Margaret volunteers at the hospital and Ali joins the ‘White Helmets’.
They witness the horrific destruction of Aleppo and the terrorising of trapped citizens during the indiscriminate bombing by it’s own government and allies. ‘Live For Today’ is all they can do.
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