The Ruins of Us: A Gripping Story of Morality, Interfaith

The Ruins of Us: A Gripping Story of Morality, Interfaith Marriage, and Family Crisis

Saudi-born author Keija Parssinenâ€™s stunning debut offers the intricate, emotionally resonant story of an American expatriate who discovers that her husband, a Saudi billionaire, has taken a second brideâ€”an emotionally turbulent revelation that blinds them both to their teenaged sonâ€™s ominous first steps down the road of radicalization. Readers of The Septembers of Shiraz will be captivated by Parssinenâ€™s story of love and betrayal, fundamentalism, family and country in the Middle East. Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead, hails Parssinenâ€™s characters as â€œrichly conceived, and her evocative petrol universe of wealth, privilege, and intrigue is unforgettable,â€ characterizing The Ruins of Us as having â€œpowerful storytelling that is refreshing and entertaining.â€
Country USA
Manufacturer Harper Perennial
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-01-17
Format Kindle eBook

The Ruins of Us: A Gripping Story of Morality, Interfaith Marriage, and Family Crisis