Elias Khoury's groundbreaking novel, 'Children of the Ghetto: My Name is Adam,' delves into the complex layers of memory, history, and displacement through the compelling narrative of Adam, an elderly Palestinian refugee. Confined to a hospital bed, Adam recounts fragmented memories of his life, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. The book powerfully explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a deeply personal perspective, questioning notions of identity, belonging, and the very act of storytelling itself. Khoury masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of experiences, offering a profound meditation on the enduring impact of war and exile on the human spirit and the relentless search for truth amidst conflicting narratives. It is a vital contribution to contemporary Arabic literature.