Description: The Lives and Deaths of Jubrail Dabdoub follows the fantastical journeys of the merchants of Bethlehem, employing a magical realist style of writing to recapture the transformative impact of their travels on Palestine and the world beyond.
Review Quotes: "Norris' book is an impressive work that offers a captivating glimpse into the history and lifeworld of Bethlehemites in the late 19th century, as he masterfully balances history and fiction to create a hybrid form that is both imaginative and informative."--Karim Kattan, The Markaz Review