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Ambata Kazi's avatar

May Allah free Sudan of oppression. I was introduced to Sudan through Leila Aboulela’s books. She is my favorite writer. I also know an artist, Khalid AbdurRahman, who paints Sudanese landscapes. Seeing his work alongside Aboulela’s novels makes me feel like I’m there. Insha’Allah I hope to be able to visit one day.

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Janet Robertson she/her's avatar

Yassmin, Thank you for the book recommendations. I will look them up! The Kingdom of Kush is what I think about when I think of Sudan. The queen who (may) have visited Solomon? Along withl that you have shared and have written, including Laylas journey home. I wish I could pour water from your lands over your hands and to soothe your heart. I'm trying hard to not sink into despair or actually try harder not to numb out from the world.

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