Book rec.

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The Doctor, The Eye Doctor and Me is written by Aboud Dandachi, a Syrian activist and refugee from the city of Homs, The book is a unique interpretation of Doctor Who as it marked its fiftieth anniversary, and a first-hand account of the most devastating period in Syria's modern history.

From the book:

The Doctor. The name he chose for himself, a promise he made.

'What was the promise?' Clara asks, trying to remind the Doctor of the values he set for himself those many years ago.

The Doctor’s promise: 'Never cruel or cowardly. Never give up, never give in.'

Which is a hell of a lot better than the mantra of the Eye Doctor’s supporters: 'Assad or we burn the country.'