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Arab and Middle Eastern Personal Histories
1
Powerful memoir of Palestinian diaspora and identity.
Explores family secrets across three generations.
Combines personal trauma with collective history.
Haunting narrative filled with ancestral voices.
Examines themes of colonization and patriarchy.
Innovative blend of genres and timelines.
A courageous call for self and world reimagining.
Price Range: $26.97
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Encourages daily good deeds for kids.
Teaches fundamentals of Islam simply.
Explains importance of Ramadan and Eids.
Introduces Prophet Muhammad’s life and traits.
Includes daily Quranic Surah reading.
Promotes lifelong positive habits in children.
Suitable for ages 4 to 12 years.
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Price Range: $9.17
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Heartbreaking true story of a devastating shipwreck.
Documents the largest loss of life during the crisis.
Based on extensive research and interviews with survivors.
Highlights courageous rescue efforts by locals and volunteers.
Challenges readers to confront forced migration issues.
Showcases extraordinary heroism in desperate circumstances.
A compassionate depiction of human lengths to save lives.
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Price Range: $17.05
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Engaging portrait of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Explores Nasser's impact on Middle East politics.
Analyzes the clash between Arab nationalism and Western interests.
Describes Nasser's relationships with the CIA and USSR.
Highlights Nasser's appeal to the Arab populace.
Examines prospects for Arab unity during his leadership.
Insights into current Arab-Western relations and tensions.
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Price Range: $1.99
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Compelling tale of love and sacrifice.
Explores cultural challenges faced by an American woman.
Journey from Jeddah to America for freedom.
Patricia's struggle against toxic masculinity and restrictions.
Heartwarming story of motherhood and personal growth.
Thrilling plot twist of kidnapping and survival.
Engaging narrative about finding one's identity.
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Price Range: $14.99
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True story of resilience and entrepreneurship.
Author's escape from religious persecution in Iran.
Lessons learned from a billion-dollar IPO journey.
Challenges of modern capitalism explored in depth.
Building businesses with soul and purpose emphasized.
Inspiring journey through life's difficult challenges.
A guide to embracing personal and collective growth.
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Price Range: $15.05
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Searing memoir of diasporic Palestinian identity.
Explores family secrets and ancestral hauntings.
Combines personal trauma with national history.
Examines recovery from an eating disorder.
Blazing honesty and poetic storytelling style.
Defies colonization, denial, and patriarchy.
Calls for reimagining self and world.
Price Range: $23.81
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Powerful memoir of overcoming personal and public struggles.
Insights into faith, identity, and resilience in adversity.
Journey from Tehran to advocacy in the U.S.
Explores deception, persecution, and hidden abuse.
Authentic account of a Christian hero's wife.
Inspiring transformation through faith and personal trials.
Encourages finding true identity in God's love.
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Price Range: $15.77
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True story of a devastating shipwreck.
Highlights the 2015 refugee crisis impact.
In-depth research and interviews conducted.
Focus on ordinary people's extraordinary heroism.
Confronts collective humanity and forced migration.
Captivating narrative of courage and compassion.
Essential reading for understanding current crises.
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Price Range: $22.06
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Intimate history of Afghanistan post-9/11.
Explores dreams and struggles of young Afghans.
Features diverse perspectives: women, entrepreneurs, and insurgents.
Two main characters, Zahra and Omari, highlight experiences.
Examines the collapse of hope and freedom.
Deep insight into betrayal by the West.
Recognized as a top nonfiction book of 2024.
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Price Range: $14.99
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Memoir of Avi Shlaim's Iraqi Jewish heritage.
Explores exile from Iraq to Israel in 1950.
Challenges the Zionist narrative of Jewish persecution.
Highlights friendships between Jews and Muslims in Baghdad.
Sheds light on Iraq's once thriving Jewish community.
Offers a unique perspective on Arab-Jewish identity.
Combines personal stories with political history.
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Price Range: $18.37
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True story of courage and sacrifice.
Brave Afghan mother and American officer's daring escape.
Set during chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Thrilling narrative of survival against overwhelming odds.
Highlights the plight of Afghan women and children.
Engaging read from a bestselling author.
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Price Range: $14.76
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Inspiring memoir of an Afghan girl's resilience.
Fought for education against oppressive societal norms.
Self-taught in secret, overcoming significant obstacles.
Transformative journey from Kandahar to the USA.
Highlights women's rights and education struggles globally.
Co-authored by a human rights activist.
A powerful testament to hope and determination.
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Price Range: $15.75
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Inspiring memoir of an Afghan girl's fight.
Self-educated in secret against societal norms.
Overcame threats to pursue her dreams.
Escaped oppressive conditions for education.
Now a quantum-computing researcher in the U.S.
Co-authored with human rights activist Malaina Kapoor.
Highlights struggles of women in Afghanistan.
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Price Range: $4.99
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Insightful account of life in Saudi Arabia.
Explores expatriate experiences in a conservative society.
Author's journey through cultural contradictions and freedoms.
Discover women's roles in corporate and public spaces.
Highlights unique traditions and societal norms.
Experience the spiritual journey of the hajj.
Reveals coexistence of Saudi and Western cultures.
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Price Range: $17.99
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Prose poems reflecting Beirut's 1982 invasion.
Explores personal and collective memory themes.
Vividly depicts a city under siege.
Examines exile and the writer's role in war.
Connects writing, homeland, and resistance through irony.
Translation captures Darwish's poetic testament beautifully.
Foreword contextualizes historical changes in the Middle East.
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Price Range: $14.99
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Evocative memoir of childhood in war-torn Lebanon.
Explores trauma and desire through personal narrative.
Journey through immigration across multiple continents.
Combines humor with profound reflections on resilience.
Alternates between child and adult perspectives.
Illustrates war's impact on perception and longing.
Links elements of water and fire metaphorically.
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Price Range: $14.69
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Inspiring story of Afghanistan's first female pilot.
Niloofar Rahmani broke societal barriers to achieve her dream.
First woman to perform a solo flight in class.
Honored with the International Women of Courage Award.
Featured on Anderson Cooper and ABC News.
Portrait of resilience and determination in challenging circumstances.
Encourages opportunities for women in military careers.
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Price Range: $16.91
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True story of courage during Afghanistan's collapse.
Brave Afghan mother fights for family's escape.
American diplomat risks life to save families.
Thrilling narrative of desperation and hope.
Emotional tale of sacrifice and survival.
Fast-paced rescue amidst chaotic evacuation.
Highlights women's liberation in patriarchal society.
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Price Range: $14.99
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Collection of thought-provoking sermons from Fr. Marc.
Explores commitment to the body of Christ.
Challenges suburban religious commodification and fantasy.
Deep biblical insights from original texts.
Encourages grappling with the Word of God.
Invites readers to find light and hope.
Provocative reflections for today's Church community.
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Price Range: $18.00
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True story of a devastating shipwreck.
Highlights the human cost of the refugee crisis.
Based on extensive research and interviews.
Details the courageous rescue efforts of locals.
Chronicles refugees’ lives before the tragedy.
Challenges readers to confront collective humanity.
A compassionate depiction of extraordinary heroism.
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Price Range: $14.99
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Incredible true story of a daring rescue.
Brave Afghan mother fights against Taliban oppression.
American diplomat volunteers during chaotic evacuation.
Thrilling escape narrative with moral complexities.
Secret entrance helps save stranded families.
Emotional journey of courage and sacrifice.
Captivating tale of love and survival.
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Price Range: $15.75
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Explore the profound impact of Muhammad's message.
Discover evidence supporting Muhammad's prophethood.
Learn about the origins of Islam's final revelation.
Understand the rapid spread of Islam across regions.
Gain insights from Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy's analysis.
Find rational pathways to validate his messenger role.
Join over a billion believers in his teachings.
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Price Range: $10.99
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Explore Gaza's hidden humanity and resilience.
Discover joys beyond headlines of despair.
Experience community spirit amid ongoing violence.
Rediscover lost moments of life in Gaza.
Understand the complexities of Palestinian identity.
Witness creativity in overcoming harsh circumstances.
Gain insights from a native Gazan's perspective.
Price Range: $19.95
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100 trivia questions on Arab American heritage
Engaging for both adults and kids
Perfect for family gatherings and classrooms
Includes answers for easy learning
High-quality glossy cover for durability
Large format for easy reading and writing
Fosters cultural awareness and appreciation
Price Range: $7.99
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Debut memoir of an Iranian girl's survival.
Explores themes of abuse, war, and superstition.
Describes a tumultuous home life of love and terror.
Depicts a magical inner world of escape.
Illustrates the impact of the Iranian Revolution.
Challenges stigma around dissociative identity disorder.
Honest and powerful narrative of resilience.
Price Range: $26.95
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Diary of Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad.
Documents turmoil and destruction in Gaza.
Firsthand account of October 7 bombardment.
Highlights bravery and resilience of the people.
Tribute to the spirit of Gaza.
Manifesto of hope for Palestine's future.
Gut-wrenching insights into civilian suffering.
Price Range: $18.99
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Explores Jewish Muslim identity through personal narratives.
Examines colonial impacts on Algerian Jewish life.
Reveals the history of Jewish artisans in Algeria.
Intertwines letters with insights from influential thinkers.
Challenges misconceptions about Muslims and Jews' shared heritage.
Advocates for remembering lost cultural wisdom and traditions.
Encourages anticolonial pathways for communal rebuilding.
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Price Range: $24.76
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Finalist for National Book Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Explores father-son relationship amid Palestinian struggles.
Written by bestselling author and activist Raja Shehadeh.
Delves into Aziz's courage and activism journey.
Mourns the impact of Aziz's tragic murder.
Combines personal narrative with historical context.
Insights into Palestinian human rights advocacy and resilience.
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Price Range: $11.74
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Evocative memoir of childhood in war-torn Lebanon.
Explores immigration and displacement across multiple continents.
Intertwines humor with themes of trauma and desire.
Alternates perspectives between child and adult experiences.
Reveals profound impacts of war on perception.
Explores connection between objects, elements, and memories.
Offers a unique interpretation of dreams and fears.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $11.99
