![]() ![]() ![]() It's the first night of the 1967 Six-Day War, which pitted Israel against the Arab nations of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Review: With simple yet incredibly moving sentences, Barakat transports us from the comfort of our own homes to a hostile, foreign environment. Six-Day War, and the freedom she felt at learning to read and write. Refugee, discussing her family's experiences during and after the I think it should be read by young adults as well as adult readers.ĭescription: A memoir in which the author describes her childhood as a Palestinian The memoir is an enjoyable, insightful, and quick read that inspires hope. No matter how much I read about the Middle East, I always seem to learn more. Tasting the Sky by Ibtisam Barakat is an award winning and critically acclaim biography that takes place in the Middle East and is written for young adults. I'm not a big biography or memoir reader, but I am attracted to stories that go beyond the every day occurences of ones life. ![]()
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