Description
In this lyrical narrative, Al-Dujaili examines what it means to be “native” to a land. She weaves together Arab and Islamic mythology with the English and Christian pastoral tradition, tracing the rich heritage of flora and fauna—from the oak tree and date palm to mythical creatures like unicorns and the ancient Lamassu. The book is divided into four thematic chapters: Forests of Memory, Holy Water, Paradise of Earth, and Common Ground. It serves as a love song to Britain, Iraq, and the shared earth, offering a re-imagining of belonging that transcends artificial borders.
