The writer, Fawziya Kajjo, meticulously records her personal chronicle within the pages of her book. With a profound affection, she narrates the tales of her family, her kin, and those who have orbited her life, dedicating the lion's share of her memoirs to these cherished others.

Even amidst the harrowing backdrop of the Amuda Cinema fire in 1960, a heart-wrenching tragedy in which nearly 200 children perished, and the subsequent ordeal of exile in Washington, the author embarks upon a journey through the byways of her existence. Hailing from the modest township of Amuda in Northern Syria, she traces her history from her formative years as a child right up to her tenure as a grandmother. Fawziya lovingly preserves the memory of those who have departed this world, remaining steadfast in her loyalty to their legacies. Through her words, she immortalizes them in her memory, cherishing their essence. With an unwavering belief in the inherent goodness of humanity, she places her bets on this goodness and reciprocates with the boundless love and kindness she imparts on her life's odyssey.

This book stands as a tribute to the biographies of countless heroic Kurdish women who valiantly defied their harsh circumstances, confronted the treacherous vicissitudes of life, and triumphed over adversity without yielding to despair or surrender. Despite the unforgiving circumstances and formidable challenges that beset them, they remained unbroken, fortified by the unwavering spirit of motherhood that was their armour. It was through this indomitable spirit that they persevered, and, against all odds, continued their journeys of benevolence and unwavering resolve. Among them was the woman who, at an advanced age, undertook the task of learning to read and write in Kurdish. Overcoming the shackles of illiteracy, she embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery through the power of literature, crafting her testimony of life and times.