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The Hookah Girl And Other True Stories:

Growing Up Palestinian Christian in the US.
A memoir by Marguerite Dabaie

 
Synopsis

In this current political climate, being an Arab is a hazard.

I grew up in a unique position. I'm a half-Palestinian, and spent my childhood in a thoroughly Arab household before circumstances led me to live in a thoroughly American one, quite different from what I was used to. As a result, I spend much of my time thinking of the "eastern" and "western" cultures and how they must learn to coexist by realizing how ultimately similar they are.

There are many reasons why I decided to create this comic, but one of my driving forces is the need to speak out, because if I don't, who the hell will?

This comic will be compiled of short stories about my childhood, my current life, current events, past events, anything relevant.

And don't worry, everyone. I'll be sure not to make it dry.