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Hooda Shawa explores memory and family in debut novel
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Hooda Shawa discusses the personal and literary dimensions of her debut novel centered on Palestinian grandmothers, according to ArabLit. The author reflects on the writing process behind a work that draws on intimate family narratives and generational memory. Shawa describes how she approached crafting a narrative rooted in the experiences of Palestinian women across generations.
In the conversation, Shawa offers insight into her identity as an author and the motivations that shaped her literary work. Family history and inherited memories form the emotional foundation of the novel, with the author exploring how personal experience translates into fiction. The discussion reveals the connections between Shawa's own background and the stories of resilience and continuity she documents through her characters.
