In this month's meeting of Readers and Opinions, we will discuss the Novel My Name is Faraj, by Mohammed Ali Abdullah. In it, Faraj is abducted from his home in Zanzibar and forced into slavery as a pearl diver. He uses his talents to strive for freedom, but discovers that not all chains are physical when he falls in love with the daughter of a noble. Copies of the book are available at the User Services Desk.

Date: 25 April 2019

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Language: Arabic

Target Audience: Adults 

This is an open event; RSVP is not required.