A short story collection by Haifa Bitar, known for her graceful and poignant writing that keenly delves into the core of Arab and human life with boldness and skill. Her unique style expresses the Arab woman's struggles with rare honesty and artistic beauty, transforming personal concerns into universal human experiences across time and place. Her sharp, insightful writing captures subtle emotional nuances that are difficult to express. Haifa Bitar writes in the mysterious space between shadow and reality, between sound and echo, crafting a narrative rich with delicate reflections on simple human desires often destroyed by misunderstandings and the complexities of human destiny. I believe I have not encountered a female author who portrays the inner world of Arab women so bravely and truthfully as Bitar does. Her powerful narrative voice, emerging from Lattakia, reaches far and wide, touching people everywhere with its honesty, courage, and beauty.

Publishing House: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon

Number of Pages: 175

Year of Publication: 2006