The Book Club meets on the 1st Monday every other month. It provides an opportunity to meet other readers in the Trust and discuss fiction and non-fiction based on clinical themes. All colleagues are welcome to come along and join the discussion. If you would like further information please contact rgh-tr.libraryhealthcare@nhs.net.
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In November, we'll be reading 'Hope not Fear - Finding my way from refugee to filmmaker, to NHS hospital cleaner and activist' on Monday 14th November. We'll meet between 5-6pm on Microsoft Teams. Please join us!
'I've experienced the best and worst of humanity. I've been detained and beaten, and welcomed and respected. And yet, this story - my story - is one of hope, not fear.' From the jasmine-scented streets of Damascus to uprisings, protest and being forced to flee his home, Hassan Akkad has experienced unbearable losses. Yet, he still holds on to hope and chooses to see the kindness in humanity every day. Since seeking asylum in the UK, Hassan's unshakeable instinct to raise awareness, help and connect, has seen him share not only his experience as a refugee, but to the coronavirus pandemic. Hassan documented his work as a cleaner on a London hospital Covid-19 ward. His photographs and advocacy shone a spotlight on the often overlooked NHS cleaners and porters and instigated a U-turn on a government bill that had excluded their families from the bereavement compensation scheme. Hassan has captured hearts the world over. He bridges national and political divides, his humanity, sense of service and ideals bring people together. Hope Not Fear is a campaigning message of triumphing over adversity, standing together and uniting in kindness and love. In this book, Hassan shows us why this is the single most important message of our time. 'Hassan Akkad is a remarkable soul with a remarkable story. He not only leads us through his own physical and emotional odyssey, but teaches us about our own society.' Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News In November we’ll be reading 'Hope Not Fear Finding My Way from Refugee to Filmmaker, to NHS Hospital Cleaner and Activist'. We’ll meet on Monday 28th November at 5-6pm on Microsoft Teams. Please join us! If you would like to join the session or borrow a copy of the book, please contact rgh-tr.libraryhealthcare@nhs.net. Click here to join the meeting via Teams For further information please contact rgh-tr.libraryhealthcare@nhs.net. |
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