This Sweet Rupture

This Sweet Rupture unflinchingly explores interwoven themes of family secrets, diaspora, food culture, and the impact of war on personal stories. Rooted in Omar Ramadan's experiences as a son of Lebanese immigrants, and set in Canada, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates, the collection brings together intergenerational exchanges and present-day realities, from sweetened tea preparations to conversations about conflict zones to investigations of Canadian blizzards. The book speaks to Arab father-son relationships and incorporates Arabic, reflecting the hybridity of its speakers and their shifting sense of place. Resonant and intricate, This Sweet Rupture thoughtfully navigates cultural identity, war, memory, and family.

Author: Omar Ramadan
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Alberta Press
Published: 03/04/2025
Series: Robert Kroetsch
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781772127973