My Parents / This Does Not Belong to You

In My Parents, Aleksandar Hemon shares a heartfelt story of his parents' immigration from Bosnia to Canada, exploring the upheavals of the Siege of Sarajevo and their efforts to rebuild lives elsewhere. The memoir intertwines intimate details of family life with a sweeping history of Bosnia, capturing both personal and national struggles. Complemented by a collection of reflective memories in This Does Not Belong to You, Hemon offers a poignant portrait of resilience, history, and identity.