Love at the Edge

About the Book

Two university students, David and Yasmeen, are transported from their reality which is life amidst the insecurities and violence of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict to what is tantamount to a fantasy world in France. Yasmeen, an intelligent, shy, beautiful, Palestinian woman and David, a bright, passionate, Israeli man with a quick sense of humor and an easygoing manner find themselves far from home adjusting slowly to their new surroundings. Each is endeavoring to overcome personal sadness caused directly by the violence in the Middle East.

They meet and are immediately attracted to one another, but their different backgrounds and prejudices keep them apart. That is until fate takes a hand in their futures. Finding themselves in grave danger, they must learn to trust each other, cooperate, and let go of the stereotypes they have been taught to believe — if they are going to survive. Can their relationship, which develops so far from home and under such dire circumstances, stand the test of time?

About the Author

JOAN KATEN is a leading expert on Middle Eastern Politics and a distinguished Adjunct Professor at Pace University. Ms. Katen was graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hunter College in New York City where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received her master’s degree and completed her Ph.D. course work in political science at Columbia University.