“I want a God that makes me twirl.' I jumped off the couch. I untucked and unbuttoned my shirt so it would flow like a robe. 'Like this. I can do this for God.' I held my hands out. I twirled and twirled and twirled. 'Look,' I said. 'Look.”
This novel is a captivating blend of oral tradition and historical narrative, weaving together tales from the region's past with the personal stories of its characters. more
Rabih Alameddine is a Lebanese-American writer known for his poetic prose and exploration of Arab-American identity, LGBTQ+ themes, and Middle Eastern culture. Born in Beirut in 1959, he moved to the United States in 1990. His notable works include The Angel of History, An Unnecessary Woman, The Hakawati, and Koolaids. Alameddine's writing, characterized by lyrical language and innovative narrative techniques, has been nominated for numerous literary awards, making him one of the most significant contemporary Arab-American authors. more
“أهم يجلبون البهجة معهم أم.... نحن نشعر بالبهجة فى وجودهم...؟؟ ^_^”
“Does childhood really happen? Do we imagine it? Everyone remembers something else....”
“Maybe people do like wine. It's not as nice as just eating the grapes, but it's okay.”