Kathryn Abdul-baki píše s citom pre nuansy a často skúma témy identity a kultúrneho stretu, ovplyvnená svojím medzinárodným detstvom. Jej diela prenikajú do zložitosti medziľudských vzťahov a hľadania domova v rôznorodých prostrediach. Autorkin štýl je cenený pre svoju evokatívnu silu a hlboké porozumenie ľudskej psychike. Jej písanie je významným prínosom k súčasnej multikultúrnej literatúre.
This cross-cultural, Arab/American story-an optimistic tale of joy, renewal, and the power of love, music, and dance-explores how a young girl growing up in Tehran and Kuwait experiences the loss of her American mother and her brother, yet is lifted from grief through the love of her devoted Arab father and her strong women relatives.
The story explores the profound impact of a devastating stillbirth on Joy and Richard, a New York couple. As they grapple with their grief, they face challenges such as infidelity and divorce, leading to the complexities of an illegitimate child. Their journey through heartache and turmoil ultimately leads them to a path of reconciliation, highlighting themes of loss, resilience, and the struggle to rebuild a fractured relationship.