The story connects the past to the present as Léa, in her classroom, sees the echoes of her grandmother's trauma in a young Syrian refugee student.
The novel, which was a finalist for the , is described as a lyrical and "soothing" resurrection of a difficult past. It emphasizes the vital importance of memory, with Elkouri herself stating that "what is worse than death is forgetting". Manam Rima Elkouri epub
Through Léa’s eyes, the novel explores several profound themes: The story connects the past to the present
The English translation of is available in various formats, including EPUB and PDF, through retailers like Mawenzi House and Amazon . Manam - Elkouri, Rima, Scott, Howard, Aronoff, Phyllis in her classroom