The weight of paradise-Iman Houmaydane

Episode 2: The Weight of Paradise – Fifty Grams of Paradise by Iman Younes HmaydanJoin Pauline and Sandra as they dive into the weight of paradise, the award-winning novel by Lebanese author Iman Younes Hmaydan. Born in Ain Aanoub, Mount Lebanon, in 1956, Iman grew up during Lebanon's wars, studied sociology at the American University of Beirut, and earned her PhD in history at Stanford. A novelist, journalist, and researcher, she co-founded the Lebanese PEN Club and has taught creative writing internationally. The story spans Beirut, Syria, and Istanbul, capturing love, loss, and life amid war. We discuss the novel’s themes, translations, and why it resonates across cultures.Perfect for lovers of contemporary Arabic literature, Middle Eastern history, and powerful storytelling.