RaveThe New ArabPoignant ... Her poetic background resonates throughout the memoir, with fluid prose that conveys her desperate longing to become a mother ... In a stunning kaleidoscope of vignettes, she narrates scenes from her own life and those of her family ... Her background as a clinical psychologist is evident in her insightful analysis of the human psyche. She tears apart the myths and facades we carry about ourselves to expose the raw emotions underneath. She reveals the universal nature of human experience, making us feel inextricably connected to her ... A moving tribute to the strength of those forced from their homelands and ruthlessly exploited, as well as a celebration of women’s determination to survive and thrive despite violence and oppression.
