Abdel Aziz Mahmoud Aziz Mahmoud itibaren 4192 Hinterkönigschlag, Austria itibaren 4192 Hinterkönigschlag, Austria

I had the great pleasure of meeting Marguerite at the Emirates Festival of Literature in Dubai earlier this year and read her book in preparation for her session. The story about her life was interesting and unique, but found that the book lacked emotions. Being from Europe and married to an Arab myself, I would have loved to find out more about her feelings, as well as about how she raised their kids, and even her every-day struggles as she came from a totally different background. I admire Marguerite for her strong love, that really conquered all, in the end leaving behind her modern life to live in the caves of Petra with the man who captured her heart.

Lola is the quintessential Jewish mother, married to Mort. When Mort dies on a boat, Lola unravels. (This hasn't been the first time for Lola.) This dark tale of family loyalty is poignant and hilarious. She recovers from from so many near misses, it will send your head spinning with all her "Lolaisms".