Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Middle South by Maya Nessouli Abboushi
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When I heard about this book, I wanted more time to read, but I knew I couldn't fit it in to my schedule now. I love books about young women who want to be independent and find their own way in life, and Layla sounds like she has some cultural obstacles to overcome too. What really intrigued me about the synopsis was how Layla embarks on a "hilarious" journey from the Atlanta suburbs to the Middle East.
Check out the book information below:
Layla has recently moved out of her parents’ home in the Atlanta suburbs and into an apartment in the city to assert her independence. Between her job as a feature writer for a small newspaper and her social life, Layla has little time to think about marriage and children, much to the dismay of her Lebanese parents.
On a hilarious journey that takes Layla from the Southeast to the Middle East and back, she finds out a little more about herself and what she is looking for in life and in love.
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I think this sounds like a really interesting book about coming of age and learning how to reconcile a desire for independence with cultural expectations. See below for the giveaway information.
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About the Author:
Maya Nessouli Abboushi is a Lebanese American born and raised in the United States. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and three children. This is her first novel. Connect with the author: Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram
GIVEAWAY:
Win an ebook copy of Middle South (open internationally) Ends May 13
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