Lemon, When Later Becomes Never

Tagline: When later becomes never, a dog's loyalty becomes eternal. Description: Lemon is a deeply moving, true-story-inspired narrative told through the eyes of a tiny but mighty dog who becomes the heart of a Zurich refugee shelter in the late 1980s. As Lemon navigates the challenges of displacement, cultural integration, and heartbreak, we meet the unforgettable five-year-old Mansour—a boy whose tragic death shakes a community and exposes the silent flaws in a trusted system. A story of love, loss, loyalty, and justice left undone, Lemon is both a tender tribute and a bold social critique wrapped in canine devotion and human resilience. Target Audience/Perfect for: · Readers aged 12+ to adults · Educators and human rights advocates · Fans of emotionally rich, character-driven narratives · Animal lovers and refugee voices allies · Readers of memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and socially conscious fiction · Book clubs looking for a meaningful, discussion-worthy read Themes: · Refugee life & cultural displacement · Childhood trauma and resilience · Systemic injustice & social neglect · Grief and mourning · Animal-human bonds · Loyalty, belonging, and found family · The gap between promise and reality in Western societies Values Conveyed: · Empathy toward the voiceless and marginalized · The transformative power of kindness and community · The bittersweet necessity of letting go · The unspoken emotional burdens of refugees · The importance of truth, remembrance, and justice · Responsibility of institutions toward children and vulnerable populations My Voice for the Voiceless: In loving memory of Mansour M. (1982 – 1992) EXTRAS: Available in German as well. "Enjoyed this story? Discover eight more heartwarming tales in Lilys Ambassadors — available in print and as e-book!"