Review of Pearls on a Branch

Pearls on a Branch: Arab Stories Told by Women in Lebanon Today by Najla Khoury

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I would prefer sitting around a fire, listening to elders. I had the great privilege of doing that in many African villages, but those are bygone days. So, 2nd best is to read these wonderful, bawdy, funny, universal tales. I'll keep the book bedside, and when I need a reminder about how life is, I'll check on the applicable story. Pearls on a Branch was my favorite ... be careful how you try to get revenge. Five stars plus for Najla Khoury for making the huge effort to keep her heritage alive. Marlene F Cheng



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