Sweet Dates in Basra

A Novel

Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book Sweet Dates in Basra by Jessica Jiji, HarperCollins e-books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jessica Jiji ISBN: 9780061991431
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books Publication: April 27, 2010
Imprint: HarperCollins e-books Language: English
Author: Jessica Jiji
ISBN: 9780061991431
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Publication: April 27, 2010
Imprint: HarperCollins e-books
Language: English

“In this story of love and search for identity, Jessica Jiji succeeds fully in capturing passions, depth of feeling, and strong relationships beyond ethnic and religious differences.”
—Naim Kattan, author of Farewell Babylon

 

Jessica Jiji’s Sweet Dates in Basra is a compelling, poignant, and unforgettable tale of friendship and family, set in Iraq during the second world war. A dramatic departure from Jiji’s previous novel, Diamonds Take Forever, Sweet Dates in Basra brilliantly captures the atmosphere of a volatile Middle East during the previous century and pays tribute to the lost traditions of a once-idyllic world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

“In this story of love and search for identity, Jessica Jiji succeeds fully in capturing passions, depth of feeling, and strong relationships beyond ethnic and religious differences.”
—Naim Kattan, author of Farewell Babylon

 

Jessica Jiji’s Sweet Dates in Basra is a compelling, poignant, and unforgettable tale of friendship and family, set in Iraq during the second world war. A dramatic departure from Jiji’s previous novel, Diamonds Take Forever, Sweet Dates in Basra brilliantly captures the atmosphere of a volatile Middle East during the previous century and pays tribute to the lost traditions of a once-idyllic world.

More books from HarperCollins e-books

Cover of the book What is Your Life's Work? by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Black Wolf: A Dreamland Thriller by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Serena by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Killer Strain by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Scoundrels in Law by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book City of Lost Girls by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Closing of the American Border by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Legs Are the Last to Go by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Letting Go (Fifth Edition) by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Getting from College to Career by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Men's Guide to the Women's Bathroom by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Ten Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their Lives by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Devotion by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Moonface by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Shadow Command by Jessica Jiji
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy