What I Know About You

In Éric Chacour's award-winning novel What I Know About You, set against the backdrop of late-twentieth-century Cairo, Tarek navigates the expectations of his Levantine Christian family while finding himself drawn to Ali, a patient's son. Their forbidden love ignites a tumultuous series of events parallel to significant historical moments, leading Tarek to a new life as a doctor in Montreal years later. As someone begins to uncover his past, Tarek grapples with the lingering impact of family secrets and the sacrifices made for love. This poignant tale explores the complexities of identity, memory, and the costs of unspoken truths.