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Fida Islaih
Mar 15, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Habibi is Arabic for my love or darling. One would think it is about a romance brewing, but instead it is about the mixed feelings of moving out of the country. Liyana, the main character, and her family moves from America to Palestine.

Before arriving to Palestine, there is another trip. The family had a stop in New York and went sightseeing. The father shares stories of when he arrived years ago.

Soon enough they arrive in Palestine and on that same day they meet their relatives. Within one co
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