Danny Ramadan

December 06th, 2024

In Crooked Teeth: A Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir (Viking $26.95), Danny Ramadan, a queer Syrian refugee, reflects on a life spent feeling out of place. The memoir begins with Ramadan acknowledging the challenge of revealing his personal story after using fiction as a shield. He revisits his past, from his family’s modest beginnings in Damascus to navigating the underground queer community, enduring imprisonment, and experiencing the Arab Spring. The journey spans Cairo, Beirut, and Vancouver, highlighting both hardships and moments of joy. Ramadan’s account resists simplified refugee narratives, offering a nuanced, intimate look at his life, filled with complexity, resilience, and love. 9780735242210

Share on Facebook

Tweet