'Valuable in its insights, sophisticated in its execution, this book deserves to be widely read.' Publishers Weekly 'A perceptive and gloriously detailed study of three generations of Protestant Arab women ... an illuminating and significant work.' Booklist 'Well-written and quite revealing.' Kirkus Reviews 'Enchanting, evocative and lovingly rendered ...' Saudi Aramco World '... lovingly describes the locations, cultures, conflicts and social influences as they pertain to generations of women in this very impressive Arab family ...highly informative, insightful and thought-provoking - a window into other worlds.' Bernardine Evaristo 'Much more than just a memoir - it is a discovery for both the author and the reader of a richer and more complex past for Arab women than both ever would have imagined.'The Daily Star, Beirut 'A thoughtful book, it examines the often undocumented legacy of European culture, habits, and education in the former Ottoman Empire and adds a new perspective to what outsiders think they know about Palestine and Israel.' The Good Book Guide 'Poignant yet uplifting, Teta, Mother and Me is a powerful testimony to the author's lifelong struggle towards a state of independence and her negotiation of the often conflicting demands of work and family.' This Week in Palestine