In God's Garden Discussion

Discussion Points

1.      What does the title “In God’s Garden” refer to?

2.      Do you think that Nadia lived her life as if in a garden? Why?

3.      What reasons did Nadia’s grandfather give to his son to discourage him from marrying Nadia’s mother? Do you agree with him? Did the events of the novel prove him right, or wrong?

4.      What triggered Nadia’s feelings toward her mother? Did her sister, Salwa, feel the same? Why?

5.      Name Nadia’s true love or loves. Explain.

6.      According to Nadia, how many meanings are there to the expression “God willing”? Which one she followed? Explain.

7.      Is there a gap between appearances and reality in the Egyptian culture? Explain?

8.      List the differences and similarities between Nadia’s life in Egypt and her life if she had been living in the United States?

9.      How did the political, social, and economic changes brought by Abd al-Nasser, al-Sadat, and Hosni Mubarak affect Nadia’s family?

10.  Show how religion and life intertwine in Egypt? 



Book Club Discussion

About ten days ago, I , and I think the book club members, had an enjoyable time and enriching experience. We went over the discussion points I prepared for IN GOD'S GARDEN. We discussed the points that club members brought up. Then I signed the novel.

What a wonderful evening! Did I say we had delicious Middle Eastern food too?

Presentation & Book Signing

Book Signing in Austin

My Masterpiece Is Born

I’m happy to announce that my novel IN GOD’S GARDEN have seen the light. It is now in paperback at Amazon and an eBook for Amazon Kindle.

 

Now I can draw a long breath and look around me.