Good Morning, Hope, Detina Zalli
Good Morning, Hope, Detina Zalli
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Good Morning, Hope
A True Story of Refugee Twin Sisters and Their Triumph over War, Poverty, and Heartbreak

Author: Detina Zalli, Argita Zalli

Narrator: Allyson Voller

Unabridged: 8 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/27/2023

Synopsis

Born in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. Their parents scrimped and sacrificed, committed to giving them a better life. But then the unthinkable happened. In 1997, the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war. The twins' dream unraveled along with their homeland. Their parents had to find a way to leave and save their daughters' futures—not to mention their very lives.

It took over two years for the Zalli family to escape. After several dangerous attempts, they finally made it to England, where the thirteen-year-old twins believed everything would be much better. They soon found out otherwise. Now refugees, with little more than the clothes on their backs, the girls were mercilessly bullied and constantly afraid they would be sent back to Albania, and their parents would be sent to jail. Still, the twins persevered and learned how to navigate their harsh new reality. When tragedy struck yet again, the girls had to come to terms with the high price they had all paid to survive.

In Good Morning, Hope, Argita and Detina share their harrowing story of courage and resilience. It was the strength of their family, particularly the sisters' unique, unbreakable bond as twins, that nurtured and sustained them throughout their perilous ordeal.

About Detina Zalli

Born in Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli were eleven years old when the government collapsed and civil war broke out. Two years later, after several failed attempts to flee the violence and poverty, they escaped with their parents to England.

Overcoming the formidable challenges of being refugees, both young women achieved academic success and went on to become highly accomplished PhD research scientists and lecturers. Influenced by Barack Obama and eager to help others, they founded We Speak Science, a nonprofit organization that supports disadvantaged students throughout the world, particularly immigrants, whose circumstances hinder their ability to learn at school.

Subsequently, in collaboration with world-class oncologists and scientists, Argita and Detina cofounded Aferdita Ime, a nonprofit initiative that seeks to help cancer patients through psychosocial support and counseling.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on March 16, 2023

A true story of twin girls from Albania, Argita and Detina Zalli along with their parents Dita and Gimi Zalli sought freedom from communist Albania into England. They had many obstacles of language and prejudice . They never gave up hope even though they were taunted because they were different. The g......more

Goodreads review by JoEllen on August 21, 2023

So good - chose it because of an exchange student from Kosovo and not having read much about the Balkan countries. This is a true story written by twin sisters . The audio version was well done I thought. The book is not too long but covers the formative lives of the girls very nicely. History, adve......more

Goodreads review by Holly on July 15, 2023

A remarkable pair! Pun intended LOL As a spoiled middle-aged woman born and raised in the United states, the story of these two women as they grew up fascinated me. It makes me remember to count my blessings, to know that there is hope out there even amongst the worst of human behavior. It is a very......more

Goodreads review by Denisa on March 23, 2023

This book was very interesting. The way they talk about their struggles and their determination was thirlling and touching at the same time. Not only did this book inspire me but it also made me very hopeful for the future. I highly reccomend it......more

Goodreads review by LaNell Mueller on May 20, 2023

An Inspiring Story A story of hope amid very truly trying circumstances but yet never giving up lived by two teenage girls. Not many people would have gone on to accomplish what these two young women have. They are to be congratulated.......more

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