Muddy People: A Memoir

Name: Muddy People: A Memoir
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760642464
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By Sara El Sayed

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Muddy People: A Memoir by Sara El Sayed is a poignant and humour-infused exploration of identity and cultural clashes experienced by a young Egyptian woman living in Australia. Through her vivid storytelling, the author navigates her family's traditions, her personal struggles with fitting in, and the universal journey of finding one's place in the world. It's a heartfelt reflection on belonging and the complexities of heritage.
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You might enjoy this memoir if you're intrigued by personal stories exploring the complexities of identity and cultural heritage. This book offers a candid and often humorous look at growing up in a migrant family, highlighting the unique challenges and connections that shape one's sense of belonging. If you appreciate reflections on navigating different cultures and the journey of self-discovery, this memoir could be a compelling read for you.

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How do you find yourself without losing your family? A memoir about growing up, breaking the rules and negotiating culture, from a new Australian voice.

'Sara El Sayed has written a book both confident and delicate that will leave you eagerly awaiting her next. Read this!' - Mona Eltahawy

'Sara El Sayed is an enchanting and refreshing new voice in the Australian literary landscape.' - Maxine Beneba Clarke

A hilarious, heartwarming memoir of growing up and becoming yourself in an Egyptian Muslim family.

Soos is coming of age in a household with a lot of rules. No bikinis, despite the Queensland heat. No boys, unless he's Muslim. And no life insurance, not even when her father gets cancer.

Soos is trying to balance her parents' strict decrees with having friendships, crushes, and the freedom to develop her own values. With each rule Soos comes up against, she is forced to choose between doing what her parents say is right and following her instincts. When her family falls apart, she comes to see her parents as flawed, their morals based on a muddy logic. But she will also learn that they are her strongest defenders.

'Both cosmopolitan and Australian at the same time, Muddy People is like the best kind of cake - warm, sweet, a bit nutty - and made with so much love.' - Alice Pung

'Sara El Sayed's writing is fresh, vibrant and dynamic.' - Michael Mohammed Ahmad

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Muddy People: A Memoir by Sara El Sayed is praised for its humorous and heartfelt exploration of cultural identity and family dynamics. Readers appreciate the author's candid storytelling, which combines generational anecdotes with personal reflections, highlighting the challenges and warmth of growing up in a Muslim, Egyptian family in Australia. The memoir is lauded for its engaging narrative and relatable themes, appealing to those interested in diverse life experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760642464

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sara El Sayed

About the Author

Sara El Sayed was born in Alexandria, Egypt. She has a Master of Fine Arts and works at Queensland University of Technology. Her work features in the anthologies Growing Up African in Australia and Arab, Australian, Other, among other places. She is a recipient of a Queensland Writers Fellowship and was a finalist for the 2020 Queensland Premier's Young Writers and Publishers Award. Muddy People is her first book.