The Beauty of Your Face
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4.3
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Sahar Mustafah
One of the New York Times's 100 Notable Books of 2020 Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, The Beauty of Your Face is "a story of outsiders coming together in surprising and uplifting ways" ( New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice). The Beauty of Your Face tells a uniquely American story in powerful, evocative prose. Afaf Rahman, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, is the principal of a Muslim school in the Chicago suburbs. One morning, a shooter—radicalized by the online alt-right—attacks the school. As Afaf listens to his terrifying progress, we are swept back through her memories, and into a profound and "moving" ( Bustle) exploration of one woman's life in a nation at odds with its ideals.
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Author
Sahar Mustafah
Pages
292
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Published Date
2025-04-25
ISBN
1324003391 9781324003397
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"One of the most impactful books I have ever read. There are so many complex emotions that you will feel; sorrow, anger, wonder, despair, hope. This is a story of identity, forgiveness, and overcoming all of the trauma and mysteries of life. It’s not only relatable but so moving that you will have to sit in silence and process when you finish this book. Incredibly highly recommended. (Be aware of certain distressing content, but worth a read regardless) "
Emily