In Miral al-Tahawy's acclaimed novel, 'Brooklyn Heights,' we follow the journey of an unnamed narrator who emigrates from Egypt to post-9/11 New York. Seeking refuge and a new beginning, she navigates the complexities of life as an Arab immigrant in a city rife with suspicion and cultural divides. The novel masterfully explores themes of alienation, nostalgia, and the difficult search for identity. Through a lyrical narrative intertwining memories of a lost past with the stark realities of the present, al-Tahawy paints a poignant portrait of displacement and the universal human desire for a place to call home.