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Within the morass of religious, historical, and cultural contradictions that is modern Israel, a Jewish girl and an Arab boy share a deep and passionate love that survives wars, social turmoil, and the intense opposition of their families. In many ways a portrait of Israeli society from the 1950s through the 1980s, Ahuva (“beloved” in Hebrew) is a testament to the hardships of existence in that country.
This story is based upon true events from the author’s life. Tamar first meets Tariq when they are small children. The friendship endures and strengthens through the years, and becomes an intense love. At the same time, Tamar develops a complex and confused attachment to Muhammad, Tariq’s older brother, whose love for her and jealousy over her relationship with Tariq are never stated and express themselves in anger and vindictiveness.
Tamar carries Tariq’s child, but on the day of the baby’s birth Tariq is killed in a bus bombing. Only nineteen years old at t | |  | | Mongolia
Mongolia" is the story of Lana, an exceptional young woman whose unexpected life journey takes her from her home country to far-off Mongolia to meet a half brother who was born to her mother and a Mongolian man years before, during World War II. There she will marry and spend her life. It is also the story of four admirable men and eight uncommon children.
This novel is based upon true events in the lives of the author and her family members.
The narrator, Lana, is three years old when she stands on a hill with her mother and sisters for the first time, waiting for butterflies to land on her. Thus Nily Naiman begins this sensual, emotional, and ever-surprising saga of a very special family. The complex narrative spreads over two lifetimes and four continents, over times of war and peace, and poverty and plenty.
The women of this novel are larger than life. Only at the age of 18 does Lana come to the realization that not everyt | |  | | Silent Marionett By Nily Naiman
A story of a comfort lady.
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“Songs and Poems for Andres” are Anna’s cries of despair over the loss of her beloved husband, Andres. Her mental state is such that she dives into her guilt, almost relishing her anguish, as she calls to mind the symbol of the bond between Andres and her, the flamenco, their dance of passion and love.
“Songs and Poems for Andres” are Anna’s cries of despair over the loss of her beloved husband, Andres. Her mental state is such that she dives into her guilt, almost relishing her anguish, as she calls to mind the symbol of the bond between Andres and her, the flamenco, their dance of passion and love.
She will bear forever the burden of her self blame for Andres’ death. If only she had insisted that they not take the train for the last leg of their journey to the Spanish border, if only she had followed her instincts a | |  | | Tambourine
“Tambourine” is a tale of courage and hope in the face of unrelenting danger. It is a story of ingenuity and strength, and the human capacity for survival. Anna and her Gypsy family are in constant risk of their lives as they attempt to reach Spain and find refuge there from the Nazis and Vichy French.
The hatred of Jews and Gypsies that is perpetrated by the Vichy allies of Hitler is shared by many Frenchman who are ready to turn them over to the authorities. Yet through all their travails the family finds help from unexpected sources – partisan fighters who protect them and welcome them as fellow fighters, Catholic priests who are willing to risk their lives to give them shelter, and simple French families ready to give what help they can. In this “Tambourine” is an affirmation of the basic decency that is at the core of our humanity and a rejection of ethnic hatred.
"Tambourine" is dedicated to the good, brave people of Spain who provided refuge to Gypsies and Jews fleeing the Vichy French.
This is a story of courage and hope in the face of unrelenting danger. It is a story of ingenuity and strength, and the human capacity for survival. Anna and her Gypsy family are in constant risk of their lives as they attempt to reach Spain and find refuge there from the Nazis and Vichy French. The hatred of Gypsies and Jews that is perpetrated by the Vichy allies of Hitler is shared by many Frenchman who are ready to turn them over to the authori |
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