“كنت امرأة قليلة الكلام و بلا أصدقاء. كنت ((إيمي)). اسم بلا معنى. آمال مفرَغة من الأمل. اللغة العملية فقط كان بإمكانها اجتيازُ الغصَّة التي صنعها الحب الذي يتلوى في رماد القصة التي كادت أت تكون. و على كل حال، هل ثمة أي كلمات يمكنها استعادة مستقبَل حُرم زمنَه؟”
Mornings in Jenin is a fictional narrative that delves into the lives of its characters amidst the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The story is centered in the village of Jenin, where the author examines the dynamics of family relationships and the impact of political turmoil on individual lives. more
Susan Abulhawa (born 1970) is a Palestinian-American writer and human rights activist. She is best known for her novel 'Mornings in Jenin', which explores the impact of the 1948 Nakba on a Palestinian family. Her work focuses on Palestinian identity, exile, and resistance, blending personal narrative with historical context. Abulhawa also founded the nonprofit 'Palestine Children's Relief Fund', supporting children in Gaza. Her writing and activism have gained international recognition, though her stance has sparked debate. more
“The clouds wept when my heart sang a song of sorrow”
“Sadness cultivates an arpeggio returning to the deepest colors expressed as Rhythm and Blues.”