The Boy with Two Hearts

‘‘Enthralling … A fascinating insight’’ - Daily Mail“I was swept away by this important story about the power of family, resilience and love - in total admiration.” - Jasbinder Bilan, Winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award 2020‘‘An inspiring read’’ - Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live‘‘A powerful read. Truly epitomises the strength of the human spirit’’ - Asifa Lahore - Britain’s First Out Muslim Drag Queen and LGBT+ activist” -” -

Hamed Amiri was born in Herat, Afghanistan, and grew up under Taliban rule before escaping at the age of ten. He is a motivational speaker and influencer in the education sector, and a board member at Coleg Gwent, Wales. In 2016 he was awarded the Inspiring the Next Generation Award by the University of South Wales for services to education and young people. Inspired by his late brother’s passion for positive change in society, Hamed’s mission is to share his family’s story with a wide audience and change perceptions surrounding refugees and diversity. This is his first book.