DO NOT ASK THE RIVER HER NAME Paperback

"DO NOT ASK THE RIVER HER NAME" by Sheela Tomy is a poignant and timely novel that weaves together the struggles of multiple peoples under siege, set against the complex backdrop of the Middle East. Expertly translated from Malayalam, the story follows Ruth, a Malayali nurse who travels from her home in Wayanad to Nazareth, Israel, seeking work to support her family. As she experiences the historical Holy Land firsthand, she becomes intimately aware of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the plight of the Palestinian people, forcing her to confront her own "wounds of exodus." Through interconnected narratives of individuals from different backgrounds, the book explores themes of displacement, identity, and the enduring river of humanity that flows across boundaries of nationhood and religion, making it a compelling and vital read for our current times.