Leaving the house of obedience:

Abdul Rahman Majeed Al-Rubaie''s name shines brightly in the Iraqi literary arena, through his deeply rooted and diverse creative experience in fiction, poetry, and criticism. This man''s contribution was that of a cultural institution. He was relentless in allowing his wounds and sorrows throughout his life''s journey to fuel his radiant contribution. He recognized no boundaries, barriers, walls, or gates. Throughout his writing journey, he sought to present himself as a unique voice. He and his generation, both in Iraq and abroad, achieved a decisive, influential, and lasting shift since the 1960s, establishing a unique voice in Iraqi narrative. The book contains within its covers a collection of testimonies by Al-Rubaie about his creative journey.