Ahmad Sbaiti

Ahmad Sbaiti is a masterful storyteller. This very complex story comes alive through the eyes of people one can relate to, like and follow. The love story of Nora and Neal and the history of their families are so engrossing. You are captivated by the story being told, yet all the time learning and enjoying the lessons being taught that weave together centuries of history, politics and religion. He makes a very turbulent history come alive, and leaves you wanting more. This is a page turner.

Niki McCuistion

Executive Producer/ producer

The McCuistion Program, now in its 25 year on KERA, Channel 13, PBS

Billye Johnson

Writing Coach

Nora and Neal's lives took two different, yet uncannily similar courses, even though they were born and raised in two places across the globe from each other. They grew to harbor beliefs about each other's religion, culture, politics, hopes and aspirations that were as wide apart as their birth places. When they met at Princeton, it was a clash at first class they took together. Then something happened.

Abby Dghaim

Public Relations Consultant

I would urge anyone to read Nora, a captivating novel that transported me to exciting locales during pivotal times in history and introduced me to a world populated by complex characters imbued with relatable human frailties.

Amal Gahnoog

Management Consultant

I would urge anyone to read Nora, a captivating novel that transported me to exciting locales during pivotal times in history and introduced me to a world populated by complex characters imbued with relatable human frailties.

Additional Remarks

Ahmad Sbaiti is a masterful storyteller. This very complex story comes alive through the eyes of people one can relate to, like and follow. The love story of Nora and Neal and the history of their families are so engrossing. You are captivated by the story being told, yet all the time learning and enjoying the lessons being taught that weave together centuries of history, politics and religion. He makes a very turbulent history come alive, and leaves you wanting more. This is a page turner.

Niki McCuistion

The McCuistion Program, now in its 25 year on KERA, Channel 13, PBS

Nora and Neal's lives took two different, yet uncannily similar courses, even though they were born and raised in two places across the globe from each other. They grew to harbor beliefs about each other's religion, culture, politics, hopes and aspirations that were as wide apart as their birth places. When they met at Princeton, it was a clash at first class they took together. Then something happened.

Abby Dghaim