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Holy Land Suburban Memoir: A Journey of Faith, Family, and Finding Home

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By Susan Bailey

In her powerful and moving memoir, Holy Land Suburban Memoir, Susan Bailey tells the story of her family's journey from the Holy Land to the suburbs of America. She explores the themes of faith, family, and finding home, and how her family navigated the challenges and joys of assimilation while staying true to their traditions and beliefs.

Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir

by D. J. Waldie

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1264 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	209 pages

Bailey's family left their home in Jerusalem in the early 1970s, when she was just a young girl. They moved to a small town in New Jersey, where they were the only Arab family in the community. Bailey writes about the challenges her family faced as they tried to fit in, while also maintaining their own cultural identity.

Despite the challenges, Bailey's family ultimately found a home in America. They built a strong community of friends and family, and they became active members of their local church. Bailey writes about the importance of faith in her family's life, and how it helped them to overcome adversity.

Holy Land Suburban Memoir is a beautifully written and deeply personal story. It is a story about the power of family, the importance of faith, and the challenges and joys of finding home.

Reviews

"Holy Land Suburban Memoir is a powerful and moving story about faith, family, and finding home. Susan Bailey's writing is both lyrical and insightful, and her story is one that will stay with me long after I finish reading it." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns

"A beautifully written and deeply personal story about the challenges and joys of immigration. Susan Bailey's memoir is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider." - Laila Lalami, author of The Moor's Account and The Other Americans

"Holy Land Suburban Memoir is a powerful and moving story of faith, family, and community. Susan Bailey's writing is clear and concise, and her story flows effortlessly. I highly recommend this book." - The American Library Association

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* A young girl in a headscarf looks out a window at the bustling city below. * A family sits around a dinner table, laughing and sharing stories. * A woman in a hijab stands in front of a large American flag.

Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir

by D. J. Waldie

4.4 out of 5