Looking for Palestine

Najla Said, the daughter of renowned Palestinian intellectual Edward Said, shares an honest and engaging memoir about growing up as a second-generation Arab American in New York City. Her story explores the complex journey of embracing her cultural identity amid influences from her affluent upbringing and societal expectations. As her perspectives evolve through personal visits to Palestine and Beirut, she navigates the challenges of self-acceptance and cultural pride, ultimately becoming an influential voice for Arab Americans today.