I wish someone told me not to get off the car when stopped by a cop as a sign of respect for them.
I wish someone told me not to pick up random kids in the park and kiss them on the cheeks like we do on Morocco without being considered psychos.
In this stunning work of historical fiction, Laila Lalami brings us the imagined memoirs of the first black explorer of Americaa Moroccan slave whose testimony was left out of the official record.
Asma (Samy) is the Owner and Executive Pastry Chef of Moroccan Biscotti (http://www.moroccanbiscotti.com), an online gourmet treat business. Since 2004, her gourmet biscotti have been a favorite gift for local corporate clients and have enjoyed a loyal following amongst treat-lovers in South Florida and around the country.