This epic novel by Radwa Ashour follows the life of Ruqayya, a Palestinian woman from the village of Al-Tantura. Spanning from the 1948 Nakba to the early 2000s, the story chronicles her displacement and life as a refugee in Lebanon, Abu Dhabi, and Alexandria. Through Ruqayya's vivid memories and personal narrative, the book explores themes of loss, identity, resilience, and the enduring hope of return, offering a powerful and deeply human account of the Palestinian saga across generations.