Behind You Is the Sea
Book description
An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore-from young activists in conflict with their traditional parents to the poor who clean for the rich-lives which intersect across divides of class, generation, and religion.
Funny and touching, Behind You Is the…
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1 author picked Behind You Is the Sea as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I had the pleasure of studying with Susan Muaddi Darraj during my master’s program, and her latest work is an incredible exploration of the immigrant experience, especially for Palestinian Americans. This book centers on the personal experience of families living in Baltimore, spanning generations, as they confront the dislocation and identity crises that come from living between two worlds. Darraj’s portrayal of exile and the trauma of displacement feels especially poignant given our current global crises, where the concept of “home” is increasingly complicated for so many.
What resonates with me most is the way Darraj explores both the personal…
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