Exile of the Heart: A Memoir Across Three Continents

By Rasheed Abou-Elsamh

Book Overview

"Exile of the Heart" is a powerful memoir by journalist Rasheed Abou-Elsamh, chronicling his journey as a gay Arab-American man who grew up across continents, worked for two decades in Saudi Arabia, and lived for many years in Brazil.

With raw honesty, he recounts the struggles of reconciling his identity with cultural expectations, the heartbreak of betrayal by a partner, and the long road to healing.

At once intimate and universal, his story speaks to resilience, belonging, and the courage it takes to live one's truth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G4TKZXHZ
• ISBN13: 9798231523184
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Rasheed Abou-Elsamh
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"