Ines Abassi's novel, 'Manzel Bourguiba,' intricately explores the legacy of Tunisia's first president through the microcosm of a single house and family. The narrative weaves together personal memory with national history, examining the profound and often contradictory impact of the Bourguiba era on Tunisian society and identity. It is a journey into the past, questioning official histories and reflecting on how a nation grapples with the shadow of its founding father in a post-revolutionary landscape, making it a poignant reflection on memory and belonging.