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When The Atlas Lions Roar

Najat Sinclair-Benrbia

When the Atlas Lions Roar is set against the backdrop of 70s Morocco, a time when Rania and Manal were just children. The novel vividly captures the essence of their childhood trips to the Atlas region, which they initially didn't appreciate. It is only when they leave their homeland to pursue their dreams in Paris and New York that they realise the profound connection they still have with their country. The novel beautifully portrays the powerful ties of family, community, and homeland that bind their hearts, taking the readers on an emotional journey of self-discovery and longing.

When the Atlas Lions Roar is a sweet, soaring novel about nostalgic woes, memories, and the complexity of the emigrant experience. Amid the longings for a childhood past, two sisters fight to carve their paths in the world. Across the decades, Rania and Manal learn to embrace their identities and find the roots they thought were long forgotten. The undying song of Morocco will always keep its rhyme and lyrics vibrating in their hearts and souls. It is also for those who can listen to the loud and proud roars of the Atlas Lions.

Book Details

  • Publisher: FriesenPress
  • Publish Date: Aug 14th, 2024
  • Pages: 348
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.94in - 1.46lb
  • EAN: 9781038313034
  • Categories: World Literature - Africa - West AfricaCultural HeritageFamily Life - General

About the Author

Sinclair-Benrbia, Najat: - Najat Sinclair-Benrbia is the author of Playing Dolls: Canadian Experience Required, Whispers and Shadows, and Maktoub. She has a degree in English literature, which fueled her passion for both reading and writing. Najat loves to travel the world and get to know other cultures. A Moroccan expat, Najat lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband, two children, and their cute cat, Newton.