Boy and His Sandcastle: A Journey of Redemption (A True Story)

Sentenced to life. Transformed by words. A diary of one man's journey through 17 years of imprisonment...

The Boy and His Sandcastle is the inspiring true story of a young man sentenced to life for his role in a foiled terrorist plot. After years of despair and isolation, he finally discovers the transformative power of words and finds the courage to reshape his destiny.

Written during his years of incarceration, Zakaria Amara employs a distinctive blend of stories, essays, and poems to chronicle his journey from captivity to freedom, reflecting on his struggles, growth, and ultimate redemption.

"At the core of the book is the question: Can people really change?" - Toronto Star

"The Shawshank Redemption meets The Alchemist: A true story for those experiencing great hardships in their lives. Never before has anyone journeyed to the depth of despair and returned with such an inspiring and clear roadmap. Devastating, triumphant, and absolutely beautiful!" - Cell Count Magazine

"From the storytelling to the poems to the lyrical prose, this was an engaging read that kept you eagerly anticipating what would come next. The author's humility is equally admirable-this journey is one that will inspire and is important to share with others who may find themselves caught in an ideological system." - Writer's Digest

"The fall, the rise, the grasping at redemption. Gut wrenching at times, yet there's a pull within as one reads, as if greatness is just out of grasp. Truly tantalizing." - Thomas Markley, author of Prayers for Travelers