In this Arab American graphic novel set in Chicago and Amman, Jordan, nine-year-old Rami copes with his father s tragic death through art, and in the process, sets off on the path to discovering his roots. When the boy turns to his father s longtime friend Nabil an artist who lost his eyesight at the very moment his friend was murdered a spiritual covenant is formed between a fallen father and his youngest son, as together, Rami and Nabil seek peace and truth by creating and sharing art. A timely and literary narrative, ...
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In this Arab American graphic novel set in Chicago and Amman, Jordan, nine-year-old Rami copes with his father s tragic death through art, and in the process, sets off on the path to discovering his roots. When the boy turns to his father s longtime friend Nabil an artist who lost his eyesight at the very moment his friend was murdered a spiritual covenant is formed between a fallen father and his youngest son, as together, Rami and Nabil seek peace and truth by creating and sharing art. A timely and literary narrative, this truly rare graphic novel offers a unique cross-cultural education."
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