A Riffian's Tune

by Joseph M Labaki, Stuart Polson (Other), Stephen Raw (Other)

Overview

Deep in the heart of the rural Rif mountains of Morocco, one boy's life is dictated by tribal tradition, superstition and religion. But Jusef dreams of more; it's a dream that will send him far from his shepherding hills to the bustle of the big city in search of education, meaning and, above all, a different way of life. From the richness of a story overflowing with tales of tragedies, courage and triumphs, Jusef 's journey reveals the complexities of Moroccan culture and the overwhelming restraints facing those on the fringes. As the country questions its identity in the fading period of colonial rule, one Berber boy must also challenge who he is and who he is meant to be – as he discovers in the fight against adversity, dreams might not be enough ... A Riffian's Tune is an autobiographical novel about forging your own path, the power of hope, and daring to step into the labyrinth of life – no matter what.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161665497
Publisher:	Clunett Press
Publication date:	07/21/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Joseph M Labaki was born in the Rif region of Morocco in 1950. After obtaining PhDs from the University of Louvain and the University of Southampton, he subsequently became the Professor du Chair at the University of Rabat. Upon moving to Scotland, he gained a BD from Edinburgh University, where he still lives in the city with his wife and two daughters.
His first book, 'Inconscient et Sexualite,' was in the field of phenomenology, in which he continues to teach and research. 'A Riffian’s Tune' is his first novel.

Editorial Reviews

Five Stars. From the very first page I was captured by the beautiful writing style, and I could not put it down until I was finished. This book was so wonderfully crafted, and I would not change a thing. This author is one to look out for!

Personal note - Emily Wright

Five Stars. This is an amazing story. You can't put the book down.

Good Reads - W DeVeer

A Riffians Tune: It's a wonderful experience to get lost in a book, to be caught up in another world and temporarily forget your own life and situations, in one word 'escape'. And So I escaped into Joseph M Labaki's world, a life incomprehensible to me; and that is the chief reason I could not put the book down, it pulled me in deep.

Woman Alive Book Club - Angela Clifford

This book reads like a diary and yet it is a travel novel. It is a magnificent read. Each page will hold you in its clutches and squeeze from you so much emotion and the need to keep turning the pages. How on earth will this little boy endure the obstacles? Moroccan culture is seen from the inside, both the positive and the negative. The story overflows with tragedies, courage and triumphs.

GoodReads - Felicity Gibson