Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), recently held a book discussion on ‘You See, Life is Strange!’ written by young Kuwaiti author Yousef Al Hajiri.
Written in Gulf Arabic dialect in a simple yet engaging style, ‘You See, Life is Strange!’ Is a journal of sorts offering insight into Al Hajiri’s beliefs whilst positively reflecting on his own life.
Although a substantial amount of youth literature exploring themes of self-reflection exists, ‘You See, Life is Strange!’ has a distinctive tone and voice which youth in the Gulf can identify with.
In an article published in Emirati newspaper, Al Roaia, the journalist, Marwa Al-Sanhoury, commends the book for being “youthful, highly enjoyable with a large dose of optimism and positive affirmations presented in a smooth and smart style, reflecting the mindset of youth in the Gulf.”
In her review, Al-Sanhoury says the book is unique in its approach which calls for youth to view life as a ‘naughty friend’ rather than a ‘fierce enemy’ in order to ease the burden of challenges faced. Al-Hajri, as Al-Sanhoury notes, “implores youth to adopt a positive attitude that will better enable them to cope with the challenges and hardships of life.” In the book AL Hajiri’s emphasizes the importance of setting goals to achieve success in life. The belief that God can help us surmount all difficulties, and that the wonder of life lies in the hardships encountered, is a reoccurring theme throughout the book.
Featured by QNL’s series of monthly book discussions, ‘You See, Life is Strange!’ Aligns with QF and QNL’s mission which aims to unlock human potential while assisting youth in overcoming challenges.
QNL believes the real value of a library is in its ability to make a lasting impact on the community it serves by bringing about positive change through knowledge.
Not only does QNL give access to online knowledge resources through its numerous content databases, but it also celebrates literature from Qatar, the region and the world through a monthly book discussion that highlights notable books such ‘The Corsair’ novel by Abdulaziz Al Mahmoud, Qatari Voices featuring 25 short stories written by young Qatari writers, The Hidden Light of Objects by Kuwaiti author Mai Al-Nakib, Married to a Bedouin, by Marguerite van Geldermalsen, and Islam between East and West, by Ali Izetbegović.
Written in Gulf Arabic dialect in a simple yet engaging style, ‘You See, Life is Strange!’ Is a journal of sorts offering insight into Al Hajiri’s beliefs whilst positively reflecting on his own life.
Although a substantial amount of youth literature exploring themes of self-reflection exists, ‘You See, Life is Strange!’ has a distinctive tone and voice which youth in the Gulf can identify with.
In an article published in Emirati newspaper, Al Roaia, the journalist, Marwa Al-Sanhoury, commends the book for being “youthful, highly enjoyable with a large dose of optimism and positive affirmations presented in a smooth and smart style, reflecting the mindset of youth in the Gulf.”
In her review, Al-Sanhoury says the book is unique in its approach which calls for youth to view life as a ‘naughty friend’ rather than a ‘fierce enemy’ in order to ease the burden of challenges faced. Al-Hajri, as Al-Sanhoury notes, “implores youth to adopt a positive attitude that will better enable them to cope with the challenges and hardships of life.” In the book AL Hajiri’s emphasizes the importance of setting goals to achieve success in life. The belief that God can help us surmount all difficulties, and that the wonder of life lies in the hardships encountered, is a reoccurring theme throughout the book.
Featured by QNL’s series of monthly book discussions, ‘You See, Life is Strange!’ Aligns with QF and QNL’s mission which aims to unlock human potential while assisting youth in overcoming challenges.
QNL believes the real value of a library is in its ability to make a lasting impact on the community it serves by bringing about positive change through knowledge.
Not only does QNL give access to online knowledge resources through its numerous content databases, but it also celebrates literature from Qatar, the region and the world through a monthly book discussion that highlights notable books such ‘The Corsair’ novel by Abdulaziz Al Mahmoud, Qatari Voices featuring 25 short stories written by young Qatari writers, The Hidden Light of Objects by Kuwaiti author Mai Al-Nakib, Married to a Bedouin, by Marguerite van Geldermalsen, and Islam between East and West, by Ali Izetbegović.
