"A haunting reminder of how precious democracy is."— Kirkus Reviews The inspiring true story of the Zalli family, forced to rebuild their lives in a new, uncertain land Born in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of a better life. But when the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy, the twins’ dreams unraveled along with their homeland. Their parents were determined to find a way to leave and save their daughters’ futures—not to mention their very lives. After several dangerous attempts, they finally escaped, only to be thrust into a new nightmare as refugees. With grit and determination, they fought their way forward. When tragedy struck yet again, threatening what they held most dear, 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' unbreakable bond as twins, that nurtured and sustained them throughout their perilous ordeal. What readers are saying about Good Morning, Hope : “ Amazing true drama . What these two accomplished would have been extraordinary even if they'd lived in the best of circumstances! . . . Great read! I'll recommend this book to my book clubs as well as friends and family.”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “ A heartwarming story of courage and perseverance . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and learning more about the hardships, heartbreak, and challenging situations that refugees are faced with. . . . The deep feelings described in this book brought tears to my heart !”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “ Suspense and lots of drama . Such a remarkable story of triumph. This story really changed my attitude towards refugees. What amazing women they grew into.”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “ Five stars+ . I never give 5 stars to a book or product just because I think nothing is perfect. The story of these two sisters is so inspiring .”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “Amazing story. . . . Beautifully written . . . . I'm glad that the twins not only persevered, but they soared.”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “This is an excellent story about perseverance and love of two sisters. The book is very exciting and well written . . . . Uplifting and touching . I highly recommend it!”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “I absolutely loved this book . At times heartbreaking and at the same time heartwarming , it really showcased the resilience and courage of these two girls and their family. I would highly recommend this book .”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “ Such a beautifully written story of trials, hardships, but unwavering hope.”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS “In the realm of unforgettable literature , Good Morning Hope shines as a book that refuses to be put down . . . . The authors' ability to convey the raw emotions and experiences of the characters was nothing short of remarkable .”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 STARS 2023 Best Book Award in Young Adult Nonfiction 2023 International Book Award in Young Adult Nonfiction 2023 Memoir Book Prize in Overcoming Adversity 2023 Readers' Favorite Gold in Young Adult Nonfiction "Readers will be fascinated as the twins recount and reflect on the stresses and daily terrors of becoming refugees. . . . A haunting reminder of how precious democracy is." —Kirkus Reviews "A riveting, fascinating, compelling, and ultimately inspiring read from cover to cover." —Midwest Book Review "An incredibly gripping and inspirational read that left me feeling uplifted and ready to face any challenge that came my way!" —Readers' Favorite (5 Stars) "The Zalli twins powerfully detail the emotional tides and revelations . . . in the Albanian experience and stories of refugee survival, prejudice, and integration." —Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Donovan's Literary Services "An engaging, thoughtful book based on a real-life story. . . . Perhaps [it] will change your world outlook, make you consider helping refugee children, or ponder what you can do to ensure that such tragedies never happen again." —Julia Brodsky, STEM education researcher, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, and former NASA astronaut instructor "An inspirational, evocative book. . . . Now both leading world scientists, Argita and Detina have created a remarkable work, one that will linger long after the reading is done." —Paul Rosenberg, award-winning leadership coach, speaker, and strategist "The true story of the brave and resilient Zalli family and their incredible twin daughters, Argita and Detina. The book grabs you from the first moment as the twins' innocence is shattered by bullets that nearly kill them. . . . These girls, now highly successful PhD research scientists and lecturers, will make you cheer to the last page. Bravo, Zalli twins, your triumph is an inspiration to us all." —David Crow, award-winning