Abulhawa, Susan
The Blue Between Sky and Water
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408865125
- author:
- Abulhawa, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 2 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa is a powerful and moving novel about a family's struggle to survive and find love in the face of conflict. In 1947, Israeli forces destroy the village of Beit Daras, forcing the Baraka family to flee to Gaza. Sixty years later, Mamdouh's granddaughter Nur discovers her own connection to this tragic event through her relationship with a doctor working in Gaza. This lyrical and devastatingly beautiful story explores themes of family, separation, survival, and love, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history. With raw humanity and poetic prose, Abulhawa brings to life the experiences of those affected by conflict and displacement. A heart-wrenching tale of resilience and hope, The Blue Between Sky and Water is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in stories of family, identity, and the human cost of war.