Documenting the life of the first Arab woman author

Andrea Emily Stumpf shares the extraordinary story of documenting the life of her great-great-grandmother, Sayyida Salma, the first Arab woman to publish memoirs.  We delve into her groundbreaking life, from defying cultural norms in the 19th century to her marriage to a German man, and her lasting impact on Arab and women"s studies. Andrea also discusses her collaborative translation effort with her German-born mother, bridging cultural gaps to preserve Sayyida Salma"s authentic voice. From the challenges of self-publishing to the creative freedom it offers, this episode explores the historical and personal motivations behind bringing her books Memoirs of an Arabian Princess and Letters to the Homeland to a wider audience. Have a comment? Text me! Support the show **************************************************************************** ➡️ 𝗣.𝗦: If you found my content useful, you might want to check out my newsletter, in which I share the ups and downs of the writing journey: https://natashatynes.substack.com/