About the Book: Spanning four generations and five countries, this novel follows the Abulheja family after a baby is torn from his mother’s arms during the 1948 Israeli military occupation of a Palestinian village. Mornings in Jenin traces the family’s endurance through decades of war, displacement, and loss, offering a devastating yet hopeful portrait of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts. Widely praised for its emotional power, the novel has sold over a million copies worldwide and moved readers to tears with its portrayal of love amid tragedy.