An Unlasting Home

Sara is a philosophy professor at Kuwait University who is accused of blasphemy and faces the threat of execution. She retraces the past, examining the lives of the women who made her, and conjures forth her grandmothers, Yasmine and Lulwa. An Unlasting Home is an unforgettable family portrait and a spellbinding epic tale.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Saqi Books

Sara, a philosophy professor at Kuwait University, has a complex relationship with her country. Despite recognizing it less and less, she has remained in Kuwait for eleven years since her return from the United States. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is accused of blasphemy, carrying the threat of execution. In this moment of crisis, Sara must confront her emotions and her place in the world, ultimately reconciling them.

As she awaits her trial, Sara reflects on her past, seeking to understand the women who have shaped her. She conjures up her grandmothers: Yasmine, a beautiful and stubborn woman who marries the son of the Pasha of Basra but later regrets her decision, and Lulwa, born poor in Kuwait and later swept away to India by her wealthy merchant husband.

Through the lens of An Unlasting Home, the novel brings to life the triumphs and failures of three generations of Arab women. It is an intimate and sweeping portrayal, both personal and political, offering an unforgettable family portrait and a captivating epic tale. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for identity, resonating with readers of all backgrounds.

With its rich prose and vivid imagery, An Unlasting Home transports readers to the heart of the Arab world, offering a unique perspective on the lives of women in a region often overlooked in mainstream literature. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to transcend boundaries and connect people across cultures.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 134 x 215 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780863569272