An Unsafe Haven
An Unsafe Haven by Nada A. Jarrar, published by Borough Press in 2016, is a poignant exploration of life in Beirut amid the turmoil of regional conflict. This 280-page novel delves into the complexities of family life and the impact of war, as Hannah navigates her deep roots in her hometown alongside her American husband, Peter. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Syrian war, which disrupts their lives and challenges their sense of stability.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of the refugee crisis through Hannah’s chance encounter with a Syrian woman and her son, prompting her to confront the realities of displacement and loss. As the couple endeavors to reunite Fatima with her family, they grapple with questions about their homeland’s future. The arrival of their friend Anas, an artist facing his own dilemmas regarding loyalty and identity, adds further depth to the story. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of the intersection between personal and political struggles within the context of war and its effects on family life.
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‘Captivating …There’s a breadth of humanity in An Unsafe Haven which is very moving. I loved the sense of Lebanon and of what is unique and precious about the Arab world’ Helen Dunmore
Hannah has deep roots in her hometown of Beirut, where she lives with her American husband, Peter. Just when they thought they had gotten used to the upheavals in Lebanon, the war in neighbouring Syria enters its fifth year, and the region’s increasingly fragile state throws their daily lives into chaos.
A chance meeting with a Syrian woman and her son in a busy street forces Hannah to face the worsening refugee crisis. As the couple work to reunite Fatima with her family, they must question the very future of their homeland.
And when their close friend Anas, an artist, arrives to open his exhibition, shocking news from his home in Damascus raises uncomfortable questions about his loyalty to his family and his country.
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