A raw, gripping and intensely moving account of the lives of eleven Egyptian women who, despite their different backgrounds, circumstances, and ages, have a truth that unites them all. These women will find their into your heart and stay there in this unforgettable collection of short stories. "The striking imagery and poetic prose of this collection of stories takes it to another level. I defy anyone to shed a few tears along the way, or to stop themselves from cheering at the highly unexpected but deeply satisfying twist at the end." Camellia Hamdy Samar Saadallah is an author and women's rights activist who currently resides in Cairo, Egypt. To keep up with her updates on social media @samarssaadallah