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    612-822-4611

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Ancestral Daughter

Ancestral Daughter

Jhaish, Zeina

Paperback

General Poetry

ISBN10: 1998309630
ISBN13: 9781998309634
Publisher: Daraja Press
Published: Oct 27 2025
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Ancestral Daughter is a poignant collection of free-verse poetry by Palestinian writer Zeina Jhaish, exploring themes of diaspora, identity, resistance, and love. Through vivid imagery and raw emotion, Jhaish navigates her dual existence as a Palestinian woman displaced from Gaza, weaving personal and collective histories into her verses. The book is divided into two parts: Ancestral, which delves into exile, land, and the trauma of occupation, and Daughter, which reflects on womanhood, heartbreak, and rebirth. Poems like Haifa on 85th Avenue and Godforsaken Homes juxtapose longing for homeland with the alienation of displacement, while Being a Palestinian Woman: A Guide celebrates resilience. Jhaish honors her heritage, mourns ongoing violence, and clings to hope, dedicating the work to Gaza and Palestinian martyrs. Blending English and Arabic, her poetry is a testament to ancestral love and the unyielding spirit of her people.

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