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Set against the backdrop of Cairo, the narrative explores the contrast between the familiar life of villagers along the Nile and the new experiences awaiting the characters in the bustling city. As they depart, they carry with them the rich history and connections of their past, leaving a lasting impression on their homeland. The story delves into themes of change, memory, and the impact of one’s journey on both personal identity and the community left behind.

Organized around a series of writing prompts and discussions of literary readings that address identity, place, perception, family, community, encounters, inheritance, and resistance, this book offers both writers and teachers a way to engage with the practice of writing from a multicultural perspective.