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The Island between Us
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Publisher: Fazal Abubakkar Esaf
Pages: 374
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.83 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Human beings spend their entire lives searching for connection.
We build families, friendships, marriages, and communities because we long to be understood. Yet, despite living close to one another, many people remain strangers to the deepest parts of each other's hearts.
A husband may know his wife's habits but not her dreams. A wife may know her husband's responsibilities but not his fears. Parents may know their children's achievements but never discover their silent struggles.
The greatest tragedies in human relationships are not always caused by hatred. Often, they are caused by misunderstanding.
The Island between Us is a collection of philosophical stories about the invisible islands people create within themselves. These islands are built from memories, fears, secrets, expectations, and unspoken emotions.
Set against the landscapes of Sri Lanka-from the busy streets of Colombo to the quiet shores of the southern coast, from the tea estates of the hills to the long railway journeys connecting distant places-these stories explore the universal experiences that connect all human beings.
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