AlMadhoun, Rabai
Fractured Destinies
- ISBN 13:
- 9789774168628
- author:
- AlMadhoun, Rabai
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- American University in Cairo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 12.95 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Fractured Destinies by Rabaʻī Madʹhūn is a powerful exploration of Palestinian exile and its complex loyalties. When Ivana's daughter Julie embarks on a journey to take her ashes back to their old home, she sets in motion a story that spans generations and explores the tragedy of everyday Palestinian life. Written in four parts, this novel delves into the intricacies of identity and belonging, laying bare the struggles faced by those caught between cultures. With sweeping historical scope, Madʹhūn's work is both a poignant tribute to the past and a thought-provoking examination of the present. A poignant and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the experiences of Palestinian exile, Fractured Destinies is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of identity and belonging.