Book of the Week - The Locust and the Bird
Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh's memoir of the life of her mother, who abandoned her as a child
Book of the Week - The Locust and the Bird - Episode 1
Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh's memoir of the life of her mother. Hanan reflects on an uneasy relationship with her mother and the decision to set down her life story.
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Book of the Week - The Locust and the Bird - Episode 2
Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh's memoir of the life of her mother. Kamila falls in love, but her family have other plans for her and events take a disturbing turn.
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Book of the Week - The Locust and the Bird - Episode 3
Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh's memoir of the life of her mother. Following her forced marriage, Kamila secretly resumes the affair with her beloved Muhammad.
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Book of the Week - The Locust and the Bird - Episode 4
Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh's memoir of the life of her mother. Kamila is forced to choose between her love for Muhammad and her daughters.
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Book of the Week - The Locust and the Bird - Episode 5
Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh's memoir of the life of her mother. Kamila is haunted by her decision to abandon her young daughters, and she seeks a reconciliation with Hanan.
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