My First and Only Love
My First and Only Love Sahar Khalifeh The most recent novel by Palestinian writer Sahar Khalifeh, My First and Only Love, is out this week from Hoopoe. The book follows the protagonist, Nidal, as she returns to her family home in Nablus after decades in exile. In the excerpt below, translated by Aida Bamia, a visit to the old house sparks vivid memories of Nidal's beloved grandmother. My grandmother used to spend time in this spot every morning, sitting on a mattress stuffed with soft wool and covered with a striped honey-and-mulberry cotton case. It was located below the eastern window. B...
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