Local Foreigner is a collection of poems exploring the idea of home and our search to belong somewhere. Written from the perspective of a Swiss-Lebanese immigrant. The poems look at boundaries set by nationality and the struggle to move beyond them while trying to make sense of the attachments we develop to one place over another in spite of the faults rooted in a country’s society and politics.

“Utterly absorbing poetry. Heart-breaking and vulnerable, yet steely strong. A deep consideration into the notion of home.”

“To hold this book in your hands, to read the words on these pages, it’s a glimpse into someone baring their soul. It’s pain, conflict and struggle, it’s beauty, strength and bravery. Congratulations to the author on her achievement!”