{"title":"Samah Sabawi","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative works of Samah Sabawi, a powerful voice in contemporary literature known for her poignant narratives and thought-provoking themes. Sabawi, a renowned playwright, poet, and author, uses her platform to delve deep into the nuances of identity, displacement, and the human condition. Her work often reflects her own experiences, weaving personal stories with broader socio-political contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her collection, works such as \u003cem\u003eCactus Pear For My Beloved\u003c\/em\u003e stand out, offering readers a compelling journey through themes of love, resilience, and cultural heritage. Sabawi skillfully integrates elements of history and military narratives, providing insights into the complexities of conflict and its impact on individual lives and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer literary contributions are celebrated for their authenticity and emotional depth, resonating with readers around the world and fostering a deeper understanding of often-overlooked perspectives. Explore Samah Sabawi's collection to experience a masterful blend of storytelling that enlightens and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cactus-pear-for-my-beloved-by-samah-sabawi-9781761344978","title":"Cactus Pear For My Beloved","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf there's a more important or timely book in 2024, I'm yet to come across it. Five big shiny stars.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOOD READING MAGAZINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamah Sabawi has written a story of courage and struggle. Her generosity is such that above all she has gifted us a story of love of family and country.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTONY BIRCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of a family over the past 100 years, starting in Palestine under British rule and ending in Redland Bay in Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamah Sabawi shares the story of her parents and many like them who were born as their parents were being forced to leave their homelands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with love for land, history, peoples, it is more than anything else a family story and a love story told with enormous humanity and feeling. How the son (one of six), born at the height of the displacements to a disabled father and illiterate mother, a believer in peaceful resistance, became a leading poet and writer in Palestine, before being forced, with his own young family in tow, to flee and start a new life in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the gifts of Samah Sabawi's Baba is to remain open-hearted and optimistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46220179898604,"sku":"9781761344978","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761344978.jpg?v=1740622671"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/samah-sabawi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}