A Woman is No Man

Description

Title: A Woman Is No Man
Author: Etaf Rum
Publisher: HQ (2019)
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780008341060

A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum is a deeply moving and powerful debut novel that explores family, tradition, identity, and the strength of women across generations.

The story follows three generations of Palestinian-American women whose lives are shaped by cultural expectations and family traditions. Isra, a young woman raised in Palestine, is married off to a man living in Brooklyn and quickly finds herself trapped in a life she never chose.

Years later, her daughter Deya grows up in the same conservative household, questioning the strict rules that govern her life. As she begins to uncover hidden family secrets, Deya discovers the painful truths about her mother’s past and the sacrifices that shaped their family’s history.

Through emotional storytelling and powerful character development, Etaf Rum explores themes of freedom, identity, courage, and the struggle between tradition and self-discovery.

Published by HQ, this bestselling paperback edition is perfect for readers who enjoy emotional literary fiction, family sagas, and thought-provoking stories about women’s resilience.