The novel won the Katara Prize, one of the most prestigious Arabic literary awards. Basma, a woman of resilience, recounts the life of her beloved Said Ahallas - a journalist marked by solitude, hardship, and the constant search for meaning. From a childhood shadowed by loss to the struggles of growing up in a world that seemed unwilling to accept him, Said's journey is one of endurance against all odds. Fleeing the weight of prejudice in his native village, he finds an unexpected new beginning in the town of Ahouli, where compassion and human connection give him a chance to rise above despair. Through his memoirs, Said reflects on the complexity of destiny, the strength hidden within pain, and the unyielding desire to transform suffering into hope. His words are not only a testimony of survival, but also an invitation to readers to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the human will to continue, even when life feels like an unwinnable battle. "Some beginnings may seem like failures, yet they hold within them the seeds of resilience."

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