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Ibtisam Barakat

Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood

Ibtisam BarakatNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2007

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Ibtisam Barakat

Tasting the Sky

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

West Bank • 1960s-1970s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

870L

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Super Short Summary

In her memoir, Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood (2007), Ibtisam Barakat recounts her early years in Palestine during the Six-Day War of 1967, detailing its lasting impact on her life. She shares her experiences of displacement, family hardship, and the struggle for normalcy amidst conflict, ultimately finding solace and healing through education and writing. The memoir highlights the human cost of war while emphasizing the transformative power of resilience and self-expression. The book contains instances of sexual assault, violence, and animal slaughter.

Emotional

Contemplative

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,926 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ibtisam Barakat's Tasting the Sky is lauded for its poignant, powerful narrative and evocative storytelling, drawing readers into her childhood in war-torn Palestine. Critics praise its poetic language and ability to convey deep emotions. Some note that the non-linear structure can be challenging. Overall, it’s hailed as a moving, educational memoir that vividly captures the human spirit.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tasting the Sky?

Readers who would enjoy Tasting the Sky by Ibtisam Barakat are often interested in memoirs, particularly those revolving around themes of childhood resilience and cultural identity. Fans of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai will likely find this narrative compelling.

4.2

1,926 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

West Bank • 1960s-1970s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

870L

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