The Ruins of Us: A Gripping Story of Morality, Interfaith

The Ruins of Us: A Gripping Story of Morality, Interfaith Marriage, and Family Crisis

Saudi-born author Keija Parssinenâ‚¬s stunning debut offers the intricate, emotionally resonant story of an American expatriate who discovers that her husband, a Saudi billionaire, has taken a second brideâ‚¬"an emotionally turbulent revelation that blinds them both to their teenaged sonâ‚¬s ominous first steps down the road of radicalization. Readers of The Septembers of Shiraz will be captivated by Parssinenâ‚¬s story of love and betrayal, fundamentalism, family and country in the Middle East. Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead, hails Parssinenâ‚¬s characters as â‚¬Å“richly conceived, and her evocative petrol universe of wealth, privilege, and intrigue is unforgettable,â‚¬Â characterizing The Ruins of Us as having â‚¬Å“powerful storytelling that is refreshing and entertaining.â‚¬Â
Country USA
Brand Harper Perennial
Manufacturer Perennial
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0062064487_used
ReleaseDate 2012-01-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780062064486

The Ruins of Us: A Gripping Story of Morality, Interfaith Marriage, and Family Crisis