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The Almond Tree by Michelle Cohen Corasanti: Book Spotlight & Giveaway (US/Canada)

August 14, 2013 by Darlene

Today’s spotlight is on The Almond Tree by Michelle Cohen Corasanti and it has some great reviews on Amazon.  It is said to be reminiscent of The Kite Runner and One Thousand Splendid Suns which I loved so it’s definitely on my list of books I’d like to read.  So I’ll give you some information on the book and then be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of two copies!

 

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About The Almond Tree

The Almond Tree is the story about how one Palestinian boy uses his scientific genius to achieve equality in Israel and international acclaim.

Gifted with a mind that continues to impress the elders in his village, Ichmad Hamid struggles with the knowledge that he can do nothing to save his friends and family. Living on occupied land, his entire village operates in constant fear of losing their homes, jobs, and belongings. But more importantly, they fear losing each other.

On Ichmad’s twelfth birthday, that fear becomes reality. With his father imprisoned, his family’s home and possessions confiscated, and his siblings quickly succumbing to hatred in the face of conflict, Ichmad begins an inspiring journey using his intellect to save his poor and dying family. In doing so he reclaims a love for others that was lost through a childhood rife with violence, and discovers a new hope for the future.

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Buy at: Amazon, Amazon Canada, and B&N

 

 

About Michelle Cohen Corasanti

Michelle Cohen Corasanti has a BA from Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a MA from Harvard University, both in Middle Eastern Studies. She also holds a law degree. A Jewish American, she has lived in France, Spain, Egypt, and England, and spent seven years living in Israel. She currently lives in New York with her family. The Almond Tree is her first novel.

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have 2 copies of The Almond Tree by Michelle Cohen Corasanti up for giveaway.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave a comment entering the giveaway.
  • Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 2 extra entries.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on August 28/13.  Good luck!

 

Giveaway copies provided by the publisher.

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  1. rhonda says

    August 14, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Would love to read this book.email follower lomazowr@gmail.com.Twitter follower@rhondareads will tweet

  2. diane says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:04 am

    This wonderful book interests me greatly. Thanks for this special giveaway.

  3. Sandra Furlotte says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:35 am

    I have heard great things about this book.

  4. JJT says

    August 14, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Sounds great. Thank you. I have tweeted https://twitter.com/readsalways/status/367711008782942208

  5. Anne says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Many thanks for this fabulous feature which is special.

  6. Margie says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    This book looks very intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway.
    -email subscriber

  7. Jennifer L. says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    This book sounds interesting. I’d like to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.

  8. ellie says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    This novel is compelling and captivating. Thanks for this chance.

  9. Suko says

    August 14, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway, Darlene. I will post it in my blog’s sidebar. 🙂

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  10. Melanie Backus says

    August 14, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Would love to read this book. Melback at cebridge dot net

  11. kathleen bianchi says

    August 14, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    The audio was so touching, I can’t help but want to read this book now.
    I Tweeted.
    …The Almond Tree by Michelle Cohen Corasanti: Book Spotlight & Giveaway (US/Canada)

  12. Maxie Anderson says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I would love to read this book Dar. It sounds really interesting. Please add my name to the drawing pot.
    I have also shared this on my Facebook page.
    Thanks for the chance to win and read this book.
    Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

  13. Judie McDonald says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    Sounds like a moving story.

  14. Mariag says

    August 14, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Would love the chance to read it.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  15. Kim@Time2Read says

    August 15, 2013 at 5:48 am

    I liked The Kite Runner and I have One Thousand Splendid Suns sitting on my shelf waiting to be read, so this sounds like one I need. Thanks for the chance to win!

    • Kim@Time2Read says

      August 23, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      I blogged this one today!
      http://mytime2read.blogspot.com/2013/08/giveaway-friday-august-23.html

  16. Heather S says

    August 15, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Thanks so much for a chance to win! I’d love to win and read this!

  17. pamela james says

    August 15, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    How different our worlds are.
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  18. pamela james says

    August 15, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    https://twitter.com/pj436/status/368075946865082368

  19. Sandra K321 says

    August 15, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I would love to read this. I have read some great reviews of it and an excerpt.

  20. Britney Adams says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    The Almond Tree sounds like a touching, inspiring story. Thank you for the chance to win a copy!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

  21. Laura Fabiani says

    August 16, 2013 at 6:31 am

    This sounds so good! I’d love a chance to win.
    laurafabiani at videotron dot ca

  22. Maureen says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I like books that celebrate people using their brains to make a better life.
    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/MaureenCE/status/368458548943933441
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

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