Description

In a world where identity is constantly negotiated and the self is always under construction, this book follows a cast of characters confronting the pressure to be “enough” while feeling the cost of existing too loudly, too intensely, or too visibly. Through intimate, sharply observed moments and emotionally charged encounters, the narrative explores what it means to belong, to be seen, and to claim space without apology. Themes of selfhood, desire, vulnerability, and the quiet violence of expectations thread through the stories, revealing how love and fear can shape the stories we tell ourselves. With a lyrical, contemporary sensibility, Zaina Arafat blends psychological insight with cultural resonance to offer a compelling meditation on modern life and the boundaries of the human heart.

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hardcover

Catapult

Published Jun 9, 2020

263 pages

ISBN: 9781948226509

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First Published

2020

Language

eng

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