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Lyrics Alley
Lyrics Alley: A Novel | Leila Aboulela
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Lyrics Alley is the evocative story of an affluent Sudanese family shaken by the shifting powers in their country and the near-tragedy that threatens the legacy they've built for decades. In 1950's Sudan, the powerful Abuzeid dynasty has amassed a fortune through their trading firm. With Mahmoud Bey at its helm, they can do no wrong. But when Mahmoud's son, Nur, the brilliant, handsome heir to the business empire, suffers a debilitating accident, the family stands divided in the face of an uncertain future. As British rule nears its end, the country is torn between modernizing influences and the call of traditions pasta conflict reflected in the growing tensions between Mahmoud's two wives: the younger, Nabilah, longs to return to Egypt and escape "backward-looking" Sudan; while Waheeba lives traditionally behind veils and closed doors. It's not until Nur asserts himself outside the cultural limits of his parents that his own spirit and the frayed bonds of his family begin to mend. Moving from Sudanese alleys to cosmopolitan Cairo and a decimated postcolonial Britain, this sweeping tale of desire, loss, despair, and reconciliation is one of the most accomplished portraits ever written about Sudanese society at the time of independence.
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#MayMoms Day 30: Not just 1 but 2 #Matriarch(s) in this novel with the 2 wives of a successful Sudanese businessman. This is a family saga like no other. The fact that it is inspired by the life of Aboulela‘s uncle Hasan Awad Aboulela, a celebrated Sudanese lyricist and poet, add an even fuller dimension to this unforgettable story. My full review here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-on1 - I am thrilled that Leila Aboulela shared my review in her FB page.

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#MayMoms Day 7: There are sort-of #Stepmoms in this novel where main family has two wives (Muslim culture): one is Sudanese the other is Egyptian. Fascinating story. Truly a family saga like no other. Review is forthcoming.

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#MayMoms Day 6: This is a #Memorable story based in Sudan, Egypt, and the UK. Beautiful story that is perfect as well for our #DecolonizeBookshelves2022 reading theme.

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Lyrics Alley: A Novel | Leila Aboulela
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My PhD student gave me a sampler of Leila Aboulela novels as a gift during my birthday month (March) along with these personalized book bags. I feel so loved. 💕📚💕📚