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Author Book Signing
June 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free
Meet an author and get your own signed copy of The Palestinian Tourist!
About the Author: Adria Morris Arafat
Raised in a quaint Utah town by an English teacher mother and a dairy farmer father, Adria Morris Arafat embarked on a journey marrying a Palestinian man over four decades ago. With a master’s degree in education, Adria has dedicated over 25 years to teaching ESL, enriching the lives of countless students. She has also served as a principal of an Islamic school for five years. Fueled by an insatiable wanderlust, she finds solace and inspiration, not only in traveling the globe, but living in those places as well as weaving cultural nuances into her writing.
About the Book: The Palestinian Tourist
Embark on a riveting journey with Adria Arafat as she shares her extraordinary tale of courage, resilience, and unwavering love. Leaving behind the comfort of a small town in Utah, Adria and her family dove headfirst into the heart of the first intifada in Gaza. But this daring move wasn’t impulsive. It was preceded by two pivotal trips that laid the groundwork for their life-changing decision.
As Adria navigates the unfamiliar terrain, she faces daunting challenges with language barriers while tacking essential tasks like enrolling her children in school. Her husbands delayed arrival added to the complexity leaving her to shoulder the weight of their new life. yet amid adversity, Adria discovered an unparalleled affection for her adopted homeland, Palestine. She experiences the profound depths of love and loss.
The Palestinian Tourist is a poignant testament to the power of love, resilience, and human spirit, showcasing the extraordinary lengths one woman will go for the place she calls home.
RSVP here:
Questions? Email: info@burhanacademy.us
WHEN: Friday, June 20 at 1pm.
You can then join us for Jumu’ah at Masjid al Wajidi at 2:10pm
WHO: Anyone ages 9 and up.
WHERE: Burhan Academy Library, Abu Hanifa Center: 322 Kimball St, Elgin IL 60120