How Long to Read East of the Sun

How Long Does it Take to Read East of the Sun?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 33 minutes to read East of the Sun by Noha Shaath Ismail

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"A coming-of-age tale, family saga, and nostalgic view of the fifties and sixties, Noha Shaath Ismail's poignant memoirs describe her formative years in Alexandria, Egypt, and the personal journey that lead her to the United States in 1970. International in scope, universal in outlook,her story is set against the backdrop of political and social upheaval. She writes about the loss of her homeland, the 1952 Egyptian revolution, and the tumultuous 1960s in Philadelphia with lots of insightful reminiscences about her family and her rapidly changing world. Read about Ismail's Palestinian father, Lebanese mother, Egyptian husband, and American sons, and be touched by a complex multitude of emotions - tenderness, pride, love, sadness and yearning. Here is an immigrant's tale with stories about Muslim traditions, courting habits, and a way of life that has since disappeared. Here are also the recollections of a world traveler spurred by View-Master images her father shared with her after overseas trips, who "like Sindbad. . . longed for a taste of adventure". Not least, here is the world view of a strong-minded woman of the world, whose home is Palestine, Egypt, Minnesota, Florida, everywhere, and whose personal story about loss, grace, and memory can inform our own. This warm book is a gift not just to the author's grandchildren as intended, but to all who care about family, history, and justice, and who believe in fostering possibility and creativity in a world beset by violence"--P. [4] of cover.

How long is East of the Sun?

East of the Sun by Noha Shaath Ismail is 212 pages long, and a total of 53,424 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read East of the Sun Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 51 minutes to read East of the Sun aloud.

What Reading Level is East of the Sun?

East of the Sun is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy East of the Sun?

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