Little Baghdad

Little Baghdad offers a heartfelt, poetic exploration of the Chaldean community, tracing their journey from ancestral Mesopotamia to their refuge in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Through vivid storytelling, author Weam Namou highlights their resilience in the face of oppression and their enduring cultural legacy as Neo-Babylonians who still speak Aramaic. The book provides an intimate glimpse into this unique group’s history, contributions, and place within a modern society that often overlooks them.