The 1970s is a tough decade for an aspiring 17-year old woman, and Lucy is quick to understand that. Her dreams of becoming a carpenter prove to be too progressive for her father, so she sets out to travel from her home in Berlin to the unknown city of Amman, Jordan; heeding the words of an estranged friend.
Lucy journeys across land and sea, experiencing freedom and independence while encountering unfamiliar faces and foreign cities.
Her transition into Amman is soothed by a loving elderly woman, Buthaina, who takes her into her home and supports her mission. The presence of a female carpenter in the city soon causes a stir, and Lucy finds herself in the midst of a battle, attempting to reform the image of the modern woman and her place in society.
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A Place for Peace
In the divided city of Auro, Munir finds himself searching for his identity and purpose while maintaining a day job. The injustice against those who share his heritage has left him living by himself, leading a mundane life. When he decides to revisit his childhood home, an unexpected relationship with Dacey prompts him to change the city for the better.
While he struggles to understand his developing feelings, he meets Idris, who presents him with an unfamiliar perspective that sets him on his path. As he embarks on his tumultuous journey, Munir is torn between notions of truth and righteousness, and must find a way to cure the city from its acrimonious divide.
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Philosophical Articles
The collection of 36 articles ask questions of morality, ethics and existentialism. Each one concisely addresses a philosophical notion or question, followed by a brief explanation or answer to the question.
The Joy of Hard Times explains the importance of cherishing the minute yet pleasurable moments during difficult and trying times.
The Madness of Stranger Minds builds on French philosopher Michel Foucault's ideas about societal impressions of unorthodox minds. The article encourages the readers to allow their minds to roam free even if it leads to a bohemian experience or journey.