Habayeb, Huzama
Velvet
- ISBN 13:
- 9789774169304
- author:
- Habayeb, Huzama
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- American University in Cairo Press, The
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 5.10(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.80(d)
- Genre:
- Books Romance
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A deeply human novel about resilience and self-worth, Velvet is a powerful story of one woman's journey towards healing and transformation. Written by Ḥuzāmah Ḥabāyib, this Arabic novel has been translated into English and won several prestigious awards. The book follows Hawwa, a Palestinian woman who has survived the hardships of her childhood in a refugee camp, only to find love and new beginnings in her middle years. As she reflects on her past, Hawwa sifts through memories of her family, childhood, and beloved mentor Sitt Qamar, who taught her to sew and value herself. Through Hawwa's story, Velvet explores themes of resilience, sensuality, and the enduring bonds that make living bearable. A masterful work of literature, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in powerful stories about women's lives and experiences.
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