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Amira
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ISBN10: 2386601242
ISBN13: 9782386601248
Publisher: Les Editions El Amir
Published: May 1 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
ISBN13: 9782386601248
Publisher: Les Editions El Amir
Published: May 1 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Set against the fragrant orange groves of Jaffa and the majestic, enduring walls of Jerusalem, Amira weaves a sweeping generational saga that breathes life into history. The story does not merely chronicle events; it delves into the beating heart of Palestinian society on the brink of the 1948 Nakba. Within the intricate world of the Al-Mahmoud family-where wealth, social prestige, and the brewing embers of resistance collide-a sudden spark of joy arrives. The birth of baby Amira is welcomed like a rare, precious jewel, destined to grace a family fiercely fighting to maintain its dignity amidst gathering storm winds.
The narrative moves in an evocative orbit, gracefully balancing mystery with profound inspiration. Behind the velvet drapes and golden lamps of ancestral mansions lie buried family secrets and unspoken betrayals. Meanwhile, out in the open fields, ordinary peasants and working souls stand firm, guided by unyielding conscience to defend their land and heritage. As the drums of a fateful war grow louder, lives and destinies are scattered like pearls from a broken necklace across distant shores and refugee camps.More than a historical record, Amira is a masterful anatomy of the human soul under trial. It explores how a community views love, loyalty, and sacrifice when stripped of everything else. It is an inspiring invitation to journey through memory-where the haunting strains of the oud blend with the echoes of gunfire, and where homes continue to live inside their people long after the doors have been locked. This is a timeless tale of resilience, searching for justice in the shifting sands of time.
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