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The Sunbird
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A Resounding Cry for Justice in Palestine. Nabila Yasmeen, now in her eighties, lives a quiet life in Australia, haunted by memories of her childhood in Palestine. In 1948, at the age of six, she and her family were expelled from their village during the Nakba. The weight of that loss shapes her every day.
Told in two timeframes, The Sunbird weaves together Nabila's past and present, painting a poignant portrait of displacement, resilience, and the enduring search for home. This modern parable speaks to the experiences of millions who long to return to their homeland, offering a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of cultural memory.
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Publisher
University of Queensland PressYear
2024eBook ISBN
9780702270918Edition
2Table of contents
- Praise for The Sunbird
- Author Biography
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Contents
- Author’s Note
- Chapter One
- Chapter Two
- Chapter Three
- Chapter Four
- Chapter Five
- Chapter Six
- Chapter Seven
- Chapter Eight
- Addendum
- Postscript
- Glossary of Arabic Terms
- Bibliography
- Acknowledgements
- Discussion Notes
- Imprint Page