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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. There is a thin, invisible thread, stretching across decades, that binds the destinies of women in societies that barter a woman's freedom and life for unwritten laws. In this novel, we meet Huriya, a woman constantly attempting to break free from the shackles of a community that tracks every step women take, judging them from behind the walls of rigid traditions. The story begins with a morning phone call that shatters her solitude, forcing open long-locked boxes of memory to reveal stories spanning seventy years-from the tale of her grandmother, Huriya the Elder, and her brother Ismail in the villages of Jerusalem, to her own complex reality as an educated, rebellious woman living under the weight of occupation and contemporary social shifts.Between the ancient alleys of Jerusalem and the military checkpoints that choke the breath, threads of love, loss, and betrayal intertwine. The narrative moves with a tone that fluctuates between the mystery of beginnings and the inspiration of defiance, raising burning questions about the concept of a "Relative Taboo"-that elastic morality tailored by the powerful to fit their own interests and authority. This is not just a story about marriage, divorce, or political conflict; rather, it is a deep dive into the psychology of Eastern society, and the battle of awareness and freedom that women fight against an inheritance etched into their very bones. Written in a refined, deeply human literary style, the novel steers clear of dry preaching, making the reader a partner in decoding the truth whose other face has long lived in darkness. "When truth has two faces and one of them lives in darkness, freedom becomes a battle that must be taken, never given." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Set against the ancient, layered backdrop of Jerusalem, "Shabbos Goy" by Aref Husseini is a profoundly moving and evocative novel that unearths the raw, beating heart of human resilience and memory. Spanning across generations-from the twilight of the Ottoman Empire and the British Mandate to the transformative upheavals of 1948 and 1967-this masterfully crafted narrative traces the intricate destiny of a family caught in the crosscurrents of history.At the center of this evocative journey is Nabih, a young boy born with dark features that defy his family's expectations, wearing a golden amulet to ward off envy. Through his eyes, readers are pulled into a world defined by the sudden imposition of a "Green Line" that split realities overnight. Nabih's path takes him from a sheltered, yet observant childhood to the grueling, eye-opening realities of manual labor as an electrician's apprentice, and eventually, into the complex, often absurd ironies of modern life under occupation.Husseini weaves a tapestry that is as mysterious as it is deeply inspiring. Without revealing the intricate turns of the plot, the novel masterfully balances bittersweet humor with poignant reflection, exploring profound questions of identity, genetic inheritance, and the invisible threads of tradition that shape our choices. It is not merely a chronicle of a place, but an intimate, fiercely authentic anatomy of a soul striving for self-awareness and dignity in a world built on divisions. This is a literary tour de force that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned. "Amidst the ancient stone of Jerusalem and the maze of a fractured identity, lies a deeply moving journey of survival, memory, and the enduring human spirit." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. There is a thin, invisible thread, stretching across decades, that binds the destinies of women in societies that barter a woman's freedom and life for unwritten laws. In this novel, we meet Huriya, a woman constantly attempting to break free from the shackles of a community that tracks every step women take, judging them from behind the walls of rigid traditions. The story begins with a morning phone call that shatters her solitude, forcing open long-locked boxes of memory to reveal stories spanning seventy years-from the tale of her grandmother, Huriya the Elder, and her brother Ismail in the villages of Jerusalem, to her own complex reality as an educated, rebellious woman living under the weight of occupation and contemporary social shifts.Between the ancient alleys of Jerusalem and the military checkpoints that choke the breath, threads of love, loss, and betrayal intertwine. The narrative moves with a tone that fluctuates between the mystery of beginnings and the inspiration of defiance, raising burning questions about the concept of a "Relative Taboo"-that elastic morality tailored by the powerful to fit their own interests and authority. This is not just a story about marriage, divorce, or political conflict; rather, it is a deep dive into the psychology of Eastern society, and the battle of awareness and freedom that women fight against an inheritance etched into their very bones. Written in a refined, deeply human literary style, the novel steers clear of dry preaching, making the reader a partner in decoding the truth whose other face has long lived in darkness. "When truth has two faces and one of them lives in darkness, freedom becomes a battle that must be taken, never given." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the labyrinthine alleys of ancient Jerusalem, where the threads of history tightly entwine over a restless land, the human condition defies simple categorization. A fierce yearning for belonging collides with an unyielding impulse to erase the other. Aref Husseini's novel, Half Ashkenazi, serves as a profound literary scalpel, dissecting the psychological and existential fault lines of this enduring conflict. It offers a chilling yet deeply moving journey through the hidden subcultures of new settlers and the quiet, resilient spaces of Palestinian homes that refuse to be forgotten.The narrative unfolds from within a battered white Subaru navigating the stark hills of the West Bank, carrying characters torn between conflicting identities-trapped between the marginalized Middle Eastern "Mizrahi" heritage and the dominant Western "Ashkenazi" hegemony. The work confronts raw questions of faith, trauma, and the weaponization of ideology used to reshape both geography and memory. Through masterfully woven perspectives, the story connects disparate worlds: from the strict corridors of Swiss religious schools to the silent, domestic battlegrounds of Sheikh Jarrah, where homes become the ultimate frontier between the displaced and the displacer.Half Ashkenazi transcends mere political commentary; it is an intimate psychological excavation of fractured lives. It exposes how manufactured myths can harden into absolute doctrines at the expense of indigenous history and human truth. Evocative, urgent, and deeply philosophical, this novel raises haunting questions about survival, leaving readers to ponder the fragile space where artificial narratives crumble and the quiet seeds of enduring hope are sown. "When identity is weaponized and home becomes the ultimate frontier, manufactured myths crumble to reveal the land's true voice." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the labyrinthine alleys of ancient Jerusalem, where the threads of history tightly entwine over a restless land, the human condition defies simple categorization. A fierce yearning for belonging collides with an unyielding impulse to erase the other. Aref Husseini's novel, Half Ashkenazi, serves as a profound literary scalpel, dissecting the psychological and existential fault lines of this enduring conflict. It offers a chilling yet deeply moving journey through the hidden subcultures of new settlers and the quiet, resilient spaces of Palestinian homes that refuse to be forgotten.The narrative unfolds from within a battered white Subaru navigating the stark hills of the West Bank, carrying characters torn between conflicting identities-trapped between the marginalized Middle Eastern "Mizrahi" heritage and the dominant Western "Ashkenazi" hegemony. The work confronts raw questions of faith, trauma, and the weaponization of ideology used to reshape both geography and memory. Through masterfully woven perspectives, the story connects disparate worlds: from the strict corridors of Swiss religious schools to the silent, domestic battlegrounds of Sheikh Jarrah, where homes become the ultimate frontier between the displaced and the displacer.Half Ashkenazi transcends mere political commentary; it is an intimate psychological excavation of fractured lives. It exposes how manufactured myths can harden into absolute doctrines at the expense of indigenous history and human truth. Evocative, urgent, and deeply philosophical, this novel raises haunting questions about survival, leaving readers to ponder the fragile space where artificial narratives crumble and the quiet seeds of enduring hope are sown. "When identity is weaponized and home becomes the ultimate frontier, manufactured myths crumble to reveal the land's true voice." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Set against the ancient, layered backdrop of Jerusalem, "Shabbos Goy" by Aref Husseini is a profoundly moving and evocative novel that unearths the raw, beating heart of human resilience and memory. Spanning across generations-from the twilight of the Ottoman Empire and the British Mandate to the transformative upheavals of 1948 and 1967-this masterfully crafted narrative traces the intricate destiny of a family caught in the crosscurrents of history.At the center of this evocative journey is Nabih, a young boy born with dark features that defy his family's expectations, wearing a golden amulet to ward off envy. Through his eyes, readers are pulled into a world defined by the sudden imposition of a "Green Line" that split realities overnight. Nabih's path takes him from a sheltered, yet observant childhood to the grueling, eye-opening realities of manual labor as an electrician's apprentice, and eventually, into the complex, often absurd ironies of modern life under occupation.Husseini weaves a tapestry that is as mysterious as it is deeply inspiring. Without revealing the intricate turns of the plot, the novel masterfully balances bittersweet humor with poignant reflection, exploring profound questions of identity, genetic inheritance, and the invisible threads of tradition that shape our choices. It is not merely a chronicle of a place, but an intimate, fiercely authentic anatomy of a soul striving for self-awareness and dignity in a world built on divisions. This is a literary tour de force that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned. "Amidst the ancient stone of Jerusalem and the maze of a fractured identity, lies a deeply moving journey of survival, memory, and the enduring human spirit." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. There is a thin, invisible thread, stretching across decades, that binds the destinies of women in societies that barter a woman's freedom and life for unwritten laws. In this novel, we meet Huriya, a woman constantly attempting to break free from the shackles of a community that tracks every step women take, judging them from behind the walls of rigid traditions. The story begins with a morning phone call that shatters her solitude, forcing open long-locked boxes of memory to reveal stories spanning seventy years-from the tale of her grandmother, Huriya the Elder, and her brother Ismail in the villages of Jerusalem, to her own complex reality as an educated, rebellious woman living under the weight of occupation and contemporary social shifts.Between the ancient alleys of Jerusalem and the military checkpoints that choke the breath, threads of love, loss, and betrayal intertwine. The narrative moves with a tone that fluctuates between the mystery of beginnings and the inspiration of defiance, raising burning questions about the concept of a "Relative Taboo"-that elastic morality tailored by the powerful to fit their own interests and authority. This is not just a story about marriage, divorce, or political conflict; rather, it is a deep dive into the psychology of Eastern society, and the battle of awareness and freedom that women fight against an inheritance etched into their very bones. Written in a refined, deeply human literary style, the novel steers clear of dry preaching, making the reader a partner in decoding the truth whose other face has long lived in darkness. "When truth has two faces and one of them lives in darkness, freedom becomes a battle that must be taken, never given." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Half Ashkenazi | Aref F. Husseini | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Les éditions El Amir | EAN 9782386600692 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Shabbos Goy | Aref F. Husseini | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Les éditions El Amir | EAN 9782386600852 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Relative Taboo | Aref F. Husseini | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Les éditions El Amir | EAN 9782386600968 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.