alTahawy, Miral

Brooklyn Heights

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ISBN 13:: 9780571280056
author:: alTahawy, Miral
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
Condition:: New
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Brooklyn Heights by Miral El-Tahawy is a powerful novel about displacement and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of the 2008 presidential elections, it follows Hend's journey as she leaves her home in Cairo with her young son to start anew in Brooklyn. As she becomes involved with other immigrant women in her community, Hend begins an odyssey of self-discovery shaped by her memories of childhood and coming of age during a time of great change in Egypt. Through Hend's story, El-Tahawy explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for love and connection. With lyrical prose and a deep understanding of the human experience, this novel is a moving portrayal of one woman's struggle to find her place in the world. With its nuanced exploration of cultural displacement and personal growth, Brooklyn Heights is a thought-provoking and deeply human story that will resonate with readers.

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