In My Mother's Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home

A Daughter's Journey to Jerusalem is a poignant and emotional story of a daughter discovering her Palestinian roots and recovering her mother's beloved past. Set in 1948 and 2007, the book follows Zakia, who is forced to flee her home in Jerusalem, and Mona, who embarks on a personal pilgrimage to find her mother's home in militarized and occupied Jerusalem. After fifty-nine years of exile, Zakia returns to the place she once called home, but can a lifetime of loss ever be healed?

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2021
\n Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
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A captivating and poignant tale of a daughter's journey to uncover her Palestinian roots and reclaim her mother's cherished past, "The Olive Tree" is a literary gem that will leave readers both crying and smiling. Set against the backdrop of 1948 Jerusalem, the story follows Zakia, a young woman forced to flee her beloved homeland as war ravages the city. With only a single suitcase, Zakia hopes to return soon, but reality sets in quickly, and she realizes that her return is not permitted.

Fast forward to 2007 California, where Mona grew up with her mother's memories of Palestine, envisioning the muezzin's call to prayer and the enchanting church bells that her mother vividly described. When Mona receives an opportunity to teach conflict resolution in Ramallah, she also embarks on a personal quest to find her mother's home in the militarized and occupied Jerusalem.

Throughout her journey, Mona is accompanied by her mother's cherished letters, which provide a glimpse into her mother's story of Jerusalem. With these letters as her guide, Mona dreams of one day walking alongside her mother through the winding cobblestone alleys of the Old City. However, fate has other plans, and it is Mona who holds her mother's hand as they finally reunite in Jerusalem after fifty-nine years of exile.

As Zakia returns to the place she once called home, she faces the daunting task of healing the wounds of a lifetime of loss. "The Olive Tree" explores the complexities of identity, displacement, and the enduring power of love and memory. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of family bonds.

In conclusion, "The Olive Tree" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, family stories, or tales of resilience and healing. With its beautiful writing, compelling characters, and emotional depth, this book will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted.

\n Weight: 258g\n
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781909770645\n \n