The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa
"We are the daughters of the women you could not burn."
Set in Gaza, this powerful novel tells the story of the Baraka women across four generations, bound together by love, loss, and an unbreakable spirit of survival. At the center is Nazmiyeh, the family matriarch, whose life spans from the Palestinian Nakba of 1948 to the present day, witnessing the transformation of her homeland and the resilience of her people.
When Nazmiyeh's great-granddaughter Nur is born during the 2014 bombardment of Gaza, she becomes a symbol of hope and continuity for the family. Through the eyes of these remarkable women, we experience the daily realities of life under occupation, the power of storytelling to preserve memory, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Abulhawa weaves together past and present, creating a rich tapestry of Palestinian life that celebrates the beauty of the culture while unflinchingly portraying the harsh realities of displacement and conflict. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the ways in which trauma and love are passed down through generations.
With lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance, this is a story about the power of women to sustain families and communities, the importance of bearing witness to history, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us across time and space.
Condition: Very Good - minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight
Format: Trade Paperback
Perfect for readers of literary fiction and stories that illuminate the Palestinian experience!
