Laila Halaby: 2 books
West of the Jordan
A Novel
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2003
This is a brilliant and revelatory first novel by a woman who is both an Arab and an American, who speaks with both voices and understands both worlds. Through the narratives of four cousins at the brink of maturity, Laila Halaby immerses her readers in the lives, friendships, and loves of girls struggling...
Once in a Promised Land
A Novel
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2007
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Once in a Promised Land is the story of a couple, Jassim and Salwa, who left the deserts of their native Jordan for those of Arizona, each chasing their own dreams of opportunity and freedom. Although the two live far from Ground Zero, they cannot...