The Bajau: Sea Nomads

About this book

Yamen leaves the relentless noise of Cairo and the quiet mysteries of Halayeb in an attempt to escape a betrayal that has shattered his sense of self. The sea carries him toward the Bajau, communities whose homes and lives are bound to the water. Unable at first to understand their language, he gradually learns from their knowledge of stars, currents and the natural world. The novel blends adventure, romance and spiritual reflection in a story about displacement, healing and the possibility that losing one's way can become a route to discovery.