Pillars of Salt

I love reading the work of Arab women writers so I was happy to try reading Fadia Faqir. The book centres upon the stories of two women in an insane asylum in Jordan. As the book unfolds, the stories of the women and how they come to be in the asylum is told. The book must be read in order to appreciate the beauty of the writing. Ms. Faqir is able to powerfully relate the stories of the two women making each one compelling. Never have I read such an incredible description of the pain and grief associated with losing a loved one as in this book; it is not for the faint of heart. Anyone who just loves beauty would adore this book and also "Memory in the Flesh" by Ahlam Mostaghemi.