East of the Sun: A Memoir by Noha Shaath Ismail

A coming-of-age tale, family saga, and nostalgic view of the fifties and sixties, Noha Shaath Ismail's poignant memoir describes her formative years in Alexandria, Egypt, and the personal journey that lead her to the United States in 1970. Her story is set against the backdrop of political and social upheaval. Read about Ismail's Palestinian father, Lebanese mother, Egyptian husband, and American sons, and be touched by a complex multitude of emotions: tenderness, pride, love, sadness, and yearning.

Year: 2011

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