{"title":"Betty Shamieh","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Betty Shamieh, a distinguished author renowned for her compelling contributions to contemporary fiction. Her explorations often delve into complex themes that intersect culture, identity, and the human experience. As a skilled storyteller, Shamieh captivates readers with narratives that both entertain and provoke thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne notable title in this collection is \u003cem\u003eToo Soon\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting work that showcases her talent for weaving multifaceted characters with intricate plots. Her writing, often described as engaging and profound, offers a fresh perspective that resonates with a diverse audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetty Shamieh's fiction is known for its ability to challenge societal norms and explore the nuances of personal and cultural identities. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, this collection promises an enlightening and enriching literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"too-soon-by-betty-shamieh-9781668094495","title":"Too Soon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor readers of \u003ci\u003ePachinko\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQueenie\u003c\/i\u003e, a funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching literary debut that explores exile, ambition, and hope across three generations of Palestinian American women.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArabella gets an unexpected chance at love when she’s thrust into a conflict and history she’s tried to avoid all her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZoya is playing matchmaker for her last unmarried granddaughter—introducing Arabella to the very eligible grandson of an old flame and stirring up buried family history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNaya is keeping a secret from her family that will change all their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThirty-five-year-old Arabella, a New York theatre director whose dating and career prospects are drying up, is offered an opportunity to direct a risqué cross-dressing interpretation of a Shakespeare classic (that might garner international attention) in the West Bank. Her grandmother, Zoya, plots to make a match between her and Aziz, a Palestinian American doctor volunteering in Gaza. Arabella agrees to meet Aziz since her growing feelings for Yoav, a celebrated Israeli American theatre designer, seem destined for disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArabella and Aziz’s instant connection reminds Zoya of the passion she once felt for Aziz’s grandfather, a man she desired desperately, even after her father arranged another husband for her. In turn, Zoya would later marry off her youngest daughter, Naya, who aspired to date the Jackson 5 and wasn’t ready to be a wife or mother to Arabella at sixteen. Now that Naya’s children are grown and she’s arrived at an abrupt midlife crossroads, it’s time to settle old scores…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith biting hilarity, \u003ci\u003eToo Soon\u003c\/i\u003e introduces us to a trio of bold and unforgettable voices. This dramatic saga follows one family’s epic journey from fleeing war-torn Jaffa in 1948, chasing the American Dream in Detroit and San Francisco in the sixties and seventies, hustling in the New York theatre scene post-9\/11, and daring to stage a show in Palestine in 2012. Upon learning one of them is living on borrowed time, three women fight to live, make art, and love on their own terms. \u003ci\u003eToo Soon\u003c\/i\u003e joins the stories that seek to illuminate our shared history and ask, how can we set ourselves free?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46101603844332,"sku":"9781668094495","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781668094495.jpg?v=1736976263"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/betty-shamieh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}