Among the Almond Trees: A Palestinian Memoir
Description
In this lyrical Palestinian memoir, a writer returns to his village in the hills of the West Bank after years abroad, confronting illness, memory, and the changing landscape of home. Among almond trees, family histories, village traditions, and the realities of occupation become intertwined with meditations on exile, belonging, mortality, and the search for meaning. Blending intimate autobiography with philosophical reflection and vivid evocations of place, the book offers a deeply personal portrait of Palestinian life and identity. Its poetic, contemplative prose transforms one man’s return into a moving exploration of homeland, loss, and renewal.
Available Editions
paperback
Seagull Books
Published Jan 1, 2021
154 pages
ISBN: 9780857428967
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Translation
From: ara
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Among the Almond Trees: A Palestinian Memoir by Hussein Barghouthi.