Description

Olivia had always heard stories about Algeria from her maternal grandmother, who had emigrated to France after the Algerian War of Independence. Years after her grandmother s death, Olivia decides to travel to Algeria and experience the country for herself; she arrives alone, with only a single phone number in her pocket of an Algerian, Djaffar, who will act as her guide. Olivia s quest to understand her origins will bring her to face questions about heritage, history, shame, friendship, nostalgia, and memory. * A combination travelogue and memoir exploring the rich heritage and tumultuous modern history of Algeria and its connections to Europe and colonialism. * An appealing story about a strong, modern woman and her desire to understand her family s origins, set within the urgent politics of the Middle East and the West.