Mornings in Jenin
Over a million copies sold - a classic of modern Palestinian writing
(Author) Susan AbulhawaA heart-wrenching, powerfully written novel, spanning three generations of a Palestinian family through love and loss, war and oppression OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 'A powerful and passionate insight into what many Palestinians have had to endure' Michael Palin 'Abulhawa possesses the heart of a warrior' Alice Walker _____ Palestine, 1948. A mother clutches her baby son as Israeli soldiers march through the village of Ein Hod. In a split second, he is snatched from her arms - and the fate of the Abulheja family is changed forever. Mornings in Jenin is a devastating novel of love and loss, war and oppression, heartbreak and hope, spanning five countries and four generations of one of the most intractable conflicts of our lifetime. _____ Readers love Mornings in Jenin 'The most heartbreaking novel I have ever, so far, come to read' Goodreads review, 5 stars 'Within the sadness of its pages glimmers hope for reconciliation and peace' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The perfect example of how fiction has the power to change and inform us' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Tragic, powerful, haunting, enlightening, absorbing and devastating' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'It made me weep every few pages, laugh out loud on others ... A truly great read' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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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