The Icon Hunter
A Refugee's Quest to Reclaim Her Nation's Stolen Heritage
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- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2018
Summary
Tasoula Hadjitofi was only a child when her homeland, Cyprus, was invaded. As bombs fell and soldiers marched through the streets, her mother stood guard, reminding her children to not be afraid—not of the bombs or anything else that may follow. They would always have their family and their faith. Soon thereafter, Tasoula found herself homeless and nation-less. A refugee. Decades later, she’s a successful entrepreneur and the honorary Cypriot consul to The Netherlands. But family and faith re…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781681778006 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1681778009 |
| Author: | Tasoula Georgiou Hadjitofi |
| Publisher: | Pegasus Books |
| Imprint: | Pegasus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2018 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 140mm x 210mm |
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Critics Review
The Icon Hunter is not only a quest for justice but for spirituality as well. Tasoula Hadjitofi achieves both. She is truly brave and her work is a shining example to us all that a persevering woman is a force to reckon with. In the age of ISIS and the routine destruction of historic sites, art, and artifacts, Tasoula’s work is timely and an inspiration for all who care to preserve the human legacy of art. I simply cannot wait for this story to be turned into a movie. As a book, it is impossible to put down.–Ayaan Hirsi Ali, New York Times bestselling author of “Infidel” and “Heretic”
Tasoula Georgiou Hadjitofi
Tasoula Hadjitofi was born in Famagusta, Cyprus. In 1974, she and her family were forced to flee their home due to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the outbreak of war. Tasoula has served as the Honorary Consul of Cyprus in The Netherlands and while holding this office she spent more than two decades recovering the stolen cultural and religious heritage of her homeland. Her efforts culminated in the 1997 “Munich Case,” one of the largest art trafficking sting operations in European history. She is the founder of Walk Of Truth, a non-governmental organization whose mission is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage in conflict areas. She lives in the Netherlands with her family.
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