Eclipse of Destiny

Scheherezades Al-Tellawys remarkable life story is a powerful reminderof the depth of human strength in the face of adversity - however sustainedand shattering. An engaging narrative, elegantly told, An Eclipse of Destinyrecounts the span from a traditional family upbringing in Western Syria toher astonishing integration into life in an Irish community. Ever human andkind in the face of prolonged suffering, Sheherezade brings tolerance andunderstanding to every situation - an inspirational account of the strugglefor personal freedom that also draws attention to cultural divergences andconvergences of two societies generally conceived to be poles apart.-Max