Send me a text message

Peel back the layers of a diverse Palestinian American community in Baltimore.  That's what you can expect in "Behind You Is the Sea" by Susan Muaddi Darraj.  "Behind You Is the Sea" follows three main families - the Baladis, the Salamehs, and the Ammars - each navigating their own challenges living in America.   We also see the intersection of class, socio-economic and generation divides, and religious differences.  Plus how through struggles and transformations, stereotypes about Palestinian culture are challenged while also exploring themes of family, honor, and identity.  So in this episode, Susan shares insights into the lives of her characters who are caught in the midst of both personal, cultural, and generational tides in Baltimore. 
BOOK:
Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.