The Lightless Sky

An extraordinary man - achieving against all odds – Jon Snow * Twitter *Riveting * The Bookseller *[A] powerful account of a year-long journey to Britain… As a call for Europe and Britain to do more for the world’s refugees, the book is as powerful as that harrowing picture of the dead toddler on the beach. * The Times *This is a harrowing but necessary must-read about an exceptional young man. * Stylist *The Lightless Sky is a heart-rending read that illuminates the plight of unaccompanied minors forced to leave their homes and loved ones. [Passarlay’s] fierce intelligence is apparent throughout… His powerful account is a testament to the courage of all those fleeing conflict in search of safety. * The Independent on Sunday *Beautifully written... It should be required reading in British schools. * The Big Issue *A Book of the Year * New Statesman *A story which moved me to tears more than once * Women Together *

Gulwali Passarlay was sent away from Afghanistan as a young boy, fleeing the conflict that had claimed his father’s life. Now he is a graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in Social Science. Gulwali is a member of many prestigious political, aid, and youth groups. In 2012 he was invited to carry the Olympic torch.