In search of yourself

"A LA RECHERCHE DE SOI: HISTOIRES DE PERSONNAGES FEMININS EN QUETE D'IDENTITE" is a captivating exploration of the challenges and struggles of Maghrebi women in their quest for identity. Highlighting how traditional norms in Maghrebi societies limit women's freedom, and how women navigate between societal expectations and their personal aspirations, the book delves into the poignant stories of three Maghrebi women, each in search of their true selves. The story of Jmia, nicknamed L'Yakout, tells of the inner journey of a slave woman in Morocco, torn from her family and rebuilding her identity through religion and philosophy. Zahra, born Ahmed, struggles with the tensions between her biological identity and that imposed by society. Finally, Amina, having fled a forced marriage, overcomes memory loss and finds herself through a moving reunion with her mother. Each story is a powerful testimony to transformation.