Acclaimed author Amy Tan transcends the fraught contemporary Chinese-American relationship by delving into a story of betrayal, love, and courtesan houses in the heart of colonial Shanghai. Spanning three generations,
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Many years ago, Aisha lived with herparents and brothers in humble tents in soft yellow sand. Aisha spent every day cooking and sewing. One day, Aisha went for a walk
Holiday Overindulgence
New Years has passed, and I’m sure that you’ve already broken a few resolutions. I can guarantee that one of them was to either lose weight or to watch what
One Fatal Mistake
Story of a lost soul From the outset of time, I stood by faith, Through the wars and subliminal states. Every now and then, I felt the urge to fight,
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Of late, I’ve noticed a trend that is raging like an epidemic among teenagers – temporary Jobs (And yes, I’ll admit, I have been infected too). I walk around my
Hamda and Abu Ras
ZAYED UNIVERSITY’S AL KHARAREF STORYTELLING CLUB was created to enrich the legacy of the Emirati storytelling tradition and contribute to the revival of this important cultural heritage within the United
NANOWRIMO
NaNoWriMo (Nano) is a unique creative experience that takes place in November of every year. On November 1, participants each year begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word
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It’s been a month and a half since I left my home in Abu Dhabi for university in Boston, MA. This afternoon as I was walking down the street, I
Secret Transition
ZAYED UNIVERSITY’S AL KHARAREF STORYTELLING CLUB was created to enrich the legacy of the Emirati storytelling tradition and contribute to the revival of this important cultural heritage within the United