Publisher's Synopsis
The novel is an ironic and sad recollection of the real life of an Arab rebellious, intelligent and highly talented woman. In the Memoirs we delve into the complexities of Arab traditions and the educational system that nourish the psychological formation of Arab women. The novel raises questions about love, sex, family relations family restrictions and social norms. It is the first feminist novel in Arabic literature; daring, rebellious and highly critical. The style is intimate, sensitive and easy, deep, artistic, a pleasure to read.
