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This book is a first edition signed copy of an out of print, very rare book of poetry by an outstanding Palestinian writer and activist. The book has some wear around the edges, mostly due to re-shelving. However the pages are pristine and the accompanying cd is clear and unblemished.

Condition: There is some slight wear around the outer edges of the book from shelving and reshelving. The top right corner of the cover has a slight bend inward of only a few centimeters . The interior of the book is flawless and the cd is pristine.
Content: This book of poetry by Palestinian writer Suheir Hammad also features a CD with each track performed by the author in her own powerful worlds. The poems themselves weave together themes of family, unrequited loved, celebration, exile and the constant sense of displacement haunts the life of a refugee. Hammad describes songs her father sang, her grandmother's hands as she baked, and so many other unifying human experiences. However it is not until you hear her read the poems, pronounce certain words in her language, that you are held in abeyance by the power of the poems. While Suheir's work is hard to find, this will be a cherished book you will integrate into your own life because of its astounding emotional resonance. Of all the times to turn to… Read More