ArabAmCC – Nadwa: Public Conversation
September 16, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
Arab American Cultural Center, 111 Stevenson Hall, 701 S. Morgan St.
Address
Chicago, IL 60607
Cost
Free
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A book reading and conversation with Suad Amiry
Suad Amiry is a conversation architect and a writer. She is the founder of RIWAQ: Centre of Architectural Conservation, Ramallah, Palestine, Amiry and her Organization RIWAQ received several international architectural awards, amongst them the prestigious "Aga Khan Award for Architecture" in 2013.
Amiry is also a writer, her acclaimed memoirs "Sharon and My Mother-in-Law," received Italy's renowned literary award, Via Reggio (2004). She is the author of several non-fiction books including: Menopausal Palenstine, nothing to Lost But Your Life and 18 hour Journey with Murad, and Golda Slept Here.
Come and hear Amiry share her book "My Damascus" and discuss memoirs, writing, physical, and public space in the region.
This event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. For more info, or if you require any accommodations, please contact us at arabamcc@uic.edu 5 business days before the events.
Co-sponsored with College of Urban Planning PhD Students.
Date posted
Aug 28, 2019
Date updated
Sep 11, 2019