Behind You Is the Sea

Behind You Is the Sea is a compelling debut that fearlessly challenges stereotypes surrounding Palestinian culture.'Intergenerational differences … are explored from both sides with keen-eyed humanity and understanding'

Marie Claire'

Funny and beautifully written'

Stylist Magazine'

A rich panoply of a community'

Crack Magazine Book of the Month'Wonderful… A novel about ordinary people fighting for what they believe to be right' 

Irish Independent'A poignant reminder of our shared humanity … brimming with hope and empathy' 

Irish TimesFunny and touching,

Behind You Is the Sea brings us into the homes and lives of three main families – the Baladis, the Salamehs and the Ammars – Palestinian immigrants who've all found a different welcome in America. Their various fates and struggles cause their community dynamic to sizzle and sometimes explode, as their lives intersect across divides of class, generation and religion.