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These fascinating and diverse stories reflect the everyday concerns of Palestinians living under occupation. Writers who were children during the first intifada appear alongside those who remember the outbreak of the Lebanese civil war. They offer compassionate, often critical, insight into their society in times of hardship and turmoil, drawing upon the warmth of human relations and the hope that better times will come. Qissat is a rare showcase of Palestinian women writers across generations and places, including Gaza, Ramallah, the United States and the Gulf. Raw and honest ... lyrical and beautifully written' Sunday Times Layered, haunting, sensuously rich' The Times In turn lyrical, sensuous, comic and ironic ... it is the quality of subtle, evocative writing here that makes Qissat remarkable.' Independent
Reading this for a FB group. An interesting look at Palestinian culture thru the eyes of its women. If you aren't familiar with the culture, take time to read the Intro. A wonderful & moving collection of short stories.
Qissat: Short Stories by Palestinian Women | 
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