The Blue Between Sky and Water
(Author) Susan AbulhawaIt is 1947, and Beit Daras, a rural Palestinian village, is home to the Baraka family - oldest daughter Nazmiyeh, brother Mamdouh, beautiful, dreamy Mariam and their widowed mother. When Israeli forces descend, sending the village up in flames, the family must take the long road to Gaza, in a walk that will test them to their limits. Sixty years later, in America, Mamdouh's granddaughter Nur falls in love with a doctor. Following him to his work in Gaza, she meets Alwan, who will help Nur discover the ties of kinship that transcend distance - and even death. Told with raw humanity, The Blue Between Sky and Water is a lyrical, devastatingly beautiful story of a family's relocation, separation, survival and love.
Susan Abulhawa
Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American author known for her powerful and emotionally resonant novels that explore themes of displacement, identity, and resilience. Her most notable work, "Mornings in Jenin," tells the story of a Palestinian family's experience of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has garnered widespread acclaim for its vivid storytelling and profound insight into the human cost of political conflict. Abulhawa's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, richly drawn characters, and poignant exploration of complex social and political issues. Through her work, Abulhawa has made a significant impact on the literary genre of contemporary Middle Eastern literature, shedding light on the personal stories behind the headlines and giving voice to marginalized communities.
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