Ancestral Daughter is a poignant collection of free-verse poetry by Palestinian writer Zeina Jhaish, exploring themes of diaspora, identity, resistance, and love. Through vivid imagery and raw emotion, Jhaish navigates her dual existence as a Palestinian woman from Gaza living in the diaspora, weaving personal and collective histories into her verses. The book is divided into two parts: ÒAncestral,Ó which delves into exile, land, and the trauma of occupation, and ÒDaughter,Ó which reflects on womanhood, heartbreak, and rebirth. Poems like ÒHaifa on 85th AvenueÓ and ÒGodforsaken HomesÓ juxtapose longing for homeland with the alienation of displacement, while ÒBeing a Palestinian Woman: A GuideÓ celebrates resilience. Jhaish honors her heritage, mourns ongoing violence, and clings to hope, dedicating the work to Gaza and Palestinian martyrs. Blending English and Arabic, her poetry is a testament to ancestral love and the unyielding spirit of her people., Palestine, Gaza, Diaspora, Love, Identity, Zeina Jhaish| 9781998309634 | 184PAGES