The Journey

The Boy Who Lost Everything...and the Horses Who Saved Him

By: Abdul Musa Adam, Ros Wynne-Jones - forward

Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe

Abdul is just seven years old when his parents are killed before his eyes.

As a brutal war sweeps Sudan, Abdul and his three-year-old brother are forced to flee. Their gruelling journey across the Sahara to a refugee camp in Chad is fraught with danger, and every day is a struggle against hunger and disease. Until one day Abdul is offered a chance to escape. A chance that could save him, but will force him to make the most heartbreaking decision of his life. Abdul's death-defying flight leaves deep scars. But his affinity with animals provides a lifeline, when he is offered the chance to work with elite racehorses. Including one owned by the queen.

©2020 Abdul Musa Adam (P)2021 W F Howes

Critic reviews

“What Abdul has gone through is simply unimaginable. But his story shows the incredible power of sport to bring people together and help them to heal, even after the most appalling suffering.” (Clare Balding)

Exceptional

Beautiful and heartbreaking. Abdul is a magnificent storyteller, probably like his grandfather. His survival is a miracle. He is honest about the phenomenal pain he has endured: physical, mental, and emotional. He is also quick to appreciate the many people who helped him in his journey. He speaks well for himself, for his family, for the people of Sudan and Libya, and for the millions of refugees like him who just want, need, and deserve safety.