June 1947 was the eve of the end of the world for 18-year-old Palestinian Yousif Safi. In this captivating novel, author Ibrahim Fawal recreates the year-long journey of a boy becoming a man, while all that he has even known crumbles around him. As his fellow villagers and countrymen face the imminent establishment of Israel on May 15, 1948, Yousif resolves to face his own responsibilities of manhood.
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June 1947 was the eve of the end of the world for 18-year-old Palestinian Yousif Safi. In this captivating novel, author Ibrahim Fawal recreates the year-long journey of a boy becoming a man, while all that he has even known crumbles around him. As his fellow villagers and countrymen face the imminent establishment of Israel on May 15, 1948, Yousif resolves to face his own responsibilities of manhood.
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Seller's Description:
As New/As New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Inscribed By Author Fine first novel from Palestinian-born author, signed on title page with nice inscription dedicated to Martin Hames, late Birmingham educator. Sticker on front cover proclaiming "PEN OAKLAND Josephine Miles Award."
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New in New jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. First Edition, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, " NEW" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful collectible copy. GIFT QUALITY.
