Sweet Dates in Basra

<p>In this story of love and search for identity Jessica Jiji succeeds fully in capturing passions depth of feeling and strong relationships beyond ethnic and religious differences.<br />--Naim Kattan author of <em>Farewell Babylon</em><p></p></p> <p> </p></p><p>Jessica Jiji's <em>Sweet Dates in Basra </em>is a compelling poignant and unforgettable tale of friendship and family set in Iraq during the second world war. A dramatic departure from Jiji's previous novel <em>Diamonds Take Forever Sweet Dates in Basra </em>brilliantly captures the atmosphere of a volatile Middle East during the previous century and pays tribute to the lost traditions of a once-idyllic world. <p></p></p>