Description
This inspiring coming-of-age story follows Alif, a young boy from the serene shores of Lake Maninjau, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is sent to a traditional Islamic boarding school in East Java. Initially resistant to his mother's aspirations for him to become a scholar, Alif discovers the powerful mantra 'man jadda wajada' – whoever strives, succeeds – and finds himself captivated by the unique world of the pesantren. United by shared experiences and dreams, Alif and his diverse group of friends, each from different corners of Indonesia, find solace and ambition beneath the towering mosque minarets, gazing at the clouds that transform into their envisioned futures. This novel beautifully explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of Indonesian culture and education.
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paperback
Penerbit YLGI
Published Oct 9, 2021
72 pages
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First Published
2009
Language
ind
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