-
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Salt Houses
Salt Houses
Couldn't load pickup availability
Although she keeps her predictions to herself that day, they soon come to pass in the wake of the Six-Day War of 1967. Caught up in the resistance, Alia’s brother disappears, while Alia and her husband move from Nablus to Kuwait City. Reluctantly they build a life, torn between needing to remember and learning to forget.
When Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait, Alia and her family yet again lose their home, their land, and their story as they know it. Scattering to Beirut, Paris and Boston, Alia’s children begin families of their own, once more navigating the burdens and blessings of beginning again.
Details of Book
Related Collections:
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
-
One Line Summary
Generational saga of displacement and resilience.
-
Who is this book for?
Salt Houses offers a compelling view of a family torn between tradition and change, capturing the upheaval of Middle Eastern history through personal stories. If you're interested in stories of resilience amid political turmoil, this book will resonate deeply with you. It's a powerful reminder of how migration, loss, and hope shape lives across generations.