Behind You Is the Sea
A Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Ms Magazine , Lithub and Elle . With humour and poignancy, Behind You Is the Sea delves into the intimate lives of three primary Palestinian immigrant families in America -the Baladis, the Salamehs, and the Ammars- whose destinies and struggles electrify the community dynamics, occasionally sparking tension and turmoil. Through shifting perspectives, it intricately weaves a rich social tapestry filled with weddings, funerals, shattered hearts, and closely-guarded secrets. This captivating narrative amplifies the voices of a diverse Palestinian community, capturing the struggles of young activists pushing against tradition and the marginalised labouring for survival. Lives intersect across class, generation, and religion, painting a vivid portrait of resilience and complexity.
Author: Susan Muaddi Darraj
Format: Paperback, 256 pages, 135mm x 216mm, 229 g
Published: 2024, Swift Press, United Kingdom
Genre: General & Literary Fiction
A Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Ms Magazine , Lithub and Elle . With humour and poignancy, Behind You Is the Sea delves into the intimate lives of three primary Palestinian immigrant families in America -the Baladis, the Salamehs, and the Ammars- whose destinies and struggles electrify the community dynamics, occasionally sparking tension and turmoil. Through shifting perspectives, it intricately weaves a rich social tapestry filled with weddings, funerals, shattered hearts, and closely-guarded secrets. This captivating narrative amplifies the voices of a diverse Palestinian community, capturing the struggles of young activists pushing against tradition and the marginalised labouring for survival. Lives intersect across class, generation, and religion, painting a vivid portrait of resilience and complexity.