What if we contemplate the vast, limitless space and ask if it could contain things that we, as humans, cannot fully comprehend? Imagine hearing words spoken by things we consider incapable of awareness, understanding, hearing, or speaking! We project our thoughts, which we hesitate to express, onto animals, birds, plants, or inanimate objects. We place ourselves as observers, critics, and listeners, judging others by swapping roles! This method facilitates self-criticism and might highlight overlooked shortcomings, either due to ignorance or a chronic lack of focus, as no one has shed light on them!… (from the novel)

Hana Farah Halahl, a Lebanese national, was born in the town of Hamat in Batroun district. She currently resides in Dubai, UAE, and has two children living in Toronto, Canada.

Her publications include:

• Press of My Love (Poetry and Thoughts), Dar Al Khaleej, 1998.
• The Animal World in Children's Songs (Poetry with a Cassette), Al-Assriya Library, 1998.
• Zado (Poetry), Dar Al Khaleej, 2000.
• Laila on the Carpet of Longing (Story), Sharjah Library, 2001.
• Journeys (Stories), Dar Al Bayan, 2006.
• Dreams (Stories), Dar Al Bayan, 2006.
• Rose is Life, Dar Al Farabi, 2012.
• Jinan in the Elder Dress (Novel), Dar Al Farabi, 2013.

Publishing house: Dar Al Farabi for Publishing and Distribution

Number of Pages: 248

Year of publication: 2014