{"product_id":"my-palestinian-american-life-a-memoir","title":"My Palestinian American Life: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised amongst the scent of zaatar and wild sumac and the hum of her family’s grocery store in Detroit, Patricia Mousa invites you into a luminous memoir of first- generation life - where family stories of Palestine meet America’s promise of the early 50’s. In vivid, tender vignettes, she honors resilient parents and the ongoing arrival of extended family from Ramallah, Palestine. From basement and pickling parties and mezzeh-laden tables to the grit of forging a new life in America, Mousa captures the humor, heartbreak, and everyday grace that shaped her first - generation journey. If you love intimate, food rich, multi-generational stories that celebrate belonging, this is your next unforgettable read - an uplifting, beautifully told testament to heritage, perseverance, and love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Patricia Jordan: Patricia Jordan is a first-generation Palestinian American writer whose work explores family, identity, immigration, and belonging. Raised in Detroit by Palestinian parents, she writes with warmth, honesty, and humor, preserving the memories, traditions, and resilience of her community. Her memoir, \u003cem\u003eMy Palestinian American Life\u003c\/em\u003e, was selected for the KQED Summer Reading List. She is currently developing a companion cookbook celebrating the history, stories, and flavors of Palestinian cuisine for a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arab American National Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49694898258072,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/0585\/files\/9781631322679_cvr_2BHR.jpg_2BBOOK_2BCOVER.jpg_2B50_2525.webp?v=1786807445","url":"https:\/\/store.arabamericanmuseum.org\/products\/my-palestinian-american-life-a-memoir","provider":"Arab American National Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}