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Nominated Multi-Genre Author, Blogger & Artist Lily Amis is the Author of “Destination: Freedom” and nine more books. With her honest memoir "Destination: Freedom" she has enjoyed strong media exposure and public interest during the refugee crises in summer 2015. Placements included two features with national newspaper the Daily Mirror as well as interviews with popular British lifestyle websites Female First and Frost Magazine. A review on Lovereading.co.uk – the UK’s most visited book recommendation website – praised the memoir as a “frank, powerful and thought-provoking true-life story”. Lily Amis had to fight against injustice, prejudice, discrimination and social isolation for almost three decades to become who she is today. An Independent Author with the goal to entertain and educate readers about important and eye-opening topics in our society.

What if you live a happy life; you live in a gorgeous home, have a nice car, go to a good school, and then war comes? Your city is bombed, your street is bombed. And, then, your neighbour is bombed. Your mum tells her parents, 'I have to take my daughter to safety before we are next'. Your grandparents say they won't go, they won't leave their home, but your mum is determined to protect you, keep you alive. The bombs fall everywhere around you. It's only a matter of time before they hit your house. Still your grandparents won't leave. So, with the greatest sadness, you wave them goodbye, not knowing if you'll ever see them again. The journey to safety is difficult, but you can bear it, because you're heading for the loving arms of a good, safe country. But, then, you arrive. . . and it isn't at all what you expect it to be. Your mum's memories of a good country die in the past. She's no longer a visitor to be embraced, but a refugee to be tolerated. Not even tolerated. An embarrassing burden, that the government has no idea what to do with, so they tie her up with red tape, and she and her daughter are bound to a no-man's land, no better than an open prison, outcasts within it. Homeless, displaced, isolated and useless - a life hard to imagine if you've never suffered it. Destination: Freedom is a memoir based on the true life story of a young girl, Lily; of her mom, who gathers the courage to escape their war-torn homeland to arrive in Europe with two suitcases, determination and a large supply of hope. What readers say:"A powerful read. "". . . anyone looking to get a taste of the real life, gritty experiences which i imagine are all too common for the world's many displaced peoples, should start right here with this book. ""I highly recommend this book, which is beautifully written with an honesty and passion to bring justice to other refugees like Ms. Amis""A great memoir! One I would highly recommend as this is a relevant and topical subject even now today. ""Heartbreaking, honest - a light shining on the difficult topic of war and leaving home to seek a better life""A moving true story of young girl and her Mom and the challenges they face as they leave their country with all the hopes and dreams of creating a new life in the west, only to repeatedly come up against the forces of bureaucracy and racism. A powerful read. "

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Category: Nonfiction; Biographies & Memoirs

Definition of Freedom is the follow-up story to Destination: Freedom, an autobiographical novel. The escape from a war-torn home to Europe was only the start of a new set of problems. The sacrifice of giving up everything precious in her young life was only the beginning of a lifelong misery as an adult. Growing up in a country, where Lily felt unwelcome and rejected from minute one was an emotional disaster. In Definition of Freedom, the follow-up story, Lily openly shares her experiences as a foreigner in Switzerland, where her life was constantly overshadowed by bureaucracy, discrimination, social isolation, bullying and unemployment. During the twenty-seven-year period waiting for her naturalization she experiences set-backs, betrayal and all-too-human disappointment. Despite everything, Lily and her Mom emerge stronger from every defeat and always fighting for their rights! What readers say:"I recommend this book, which is written honestly and with so much passion to bring awareness to all victims of bullying. "“ A moving memoir with many important global topics such as bullying, dealing and fighting depression and much more. ““In all the bad Lily and her loving mom Sima still manage to see the brightness in Life. I specially love the chapter where Lily Amis describes the world from today to her grandparents that both have passed away for many years. ” “So many of us struggle to find the right way in Life. The way Lily Amis describes her way is inspiring and in many ways eye-opening. ”“It takes allot of courage to open-up your heart and soul and bring awareness to topics that most people are ashamed of. ”

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Category: Nonfiction; Biographies & Memoirs

A loving story about the guardian Angel of Hope, who protects a young girl named Lily, her mum Sima and her secret buddy, a tiny and super smart snail, Monsieur Jac Couture. With only two suitcases and a large supply of hope, the three start a new life in Europe. But they won’t be able to make it through the difficult times without the support, love and care of their guardian angel: the Angel of Hope. Lily’s history reminds us that each of us has a guardian angel and we should rely on her in difficult and desperate times and trust her. Because the power of her love will guide us and her affection will protect us. Angel of Hope & Lily ft. Monsieur Jac Couture with 27 colorful Illustrations is based on the memoir Destination: Freedom, the first book of a trilogy.

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Category: Children's eBooks

Love, Friendship, Hope, and Family, these are the core values embraced in “Lily Amis’ Short Stories”. This wonderful collection makes a lovely gift for readers who prefer a strong story than illustrated books. Inspired by true stories and filled with hopeful and positive quotes, this book would be your perfect gift for Valentines’ Day or Friendship Day. Comprising four stories, “Peanut & Lily”, “Angel of Love & Lily”, “Little Lily”, and “America’s Royal Family”, Lily Amis’ Short Stories – The power of Friendship, Hope, Love and Family is bound to enthrall and inspire a new generation of readers. Available in Print or E-Book, this collection is not one to be missed. The four illustrated books with beautiful colour and black & white illustrations from Lily Amis herself are also available in Print or E-Book. If you like the stories please show your appreciation, love and kindness by leaving a review. Many thanks for supporting Lily Amis on her writing journey.

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Category: Humor & Entertainment; Parenting & Relationships

So far Monsieur Jac Couture and little Lily have only seen the dark side of Europe. But on Lily’s Birthday the two decide to take up a journey and discover the beauty and brightness of the European cities. They travel to exciting countries and take selfies with personalities such as the pope in Vatican City, the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and the coolest dude and famous cook Jamie Oliver. As if this is not exciting enough, they also have an afternoon Tea with her majesty Queen Elizabeth in Buckingham Palace on her 90. Birthday and do a sightseeing tour throughout entire London with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. THE PRINTED BOOK CONTAINS 26 COLOURFUL ILLUSTRAIONS BY LILY & SIMA. THE EBOOK CONTAINS ONLY 20. IF YOU LIKE TO SEE THE SELFIES OF MONSIEUR JAC & LILY WITH THE CELEBRITIES, PLEASE GET A PRINTED BOOK.

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Category: Children's eBooks