7 Books by Arab Authors for People Who Want to Learn More About the Middle East

Set against the backdrop of Kuwait, Egypt, and, eventually, Texas, A Map of Home tells the story of growing up as an Egyptian-Palestinian at the end of the 20th century. Jarrar explores how the pull of tradition can complicate the realitites of the present, and her poignant novel speaks to the universal truths of familial love.

A Map of Home, Randa Jarrar