A Sprinkle of Dust

About the Book

A Sprinkle of Dust is a remarkable memoir of struggle, of loss, of maternal love, and of reconciliation to find personal peace. More than that, it is an exploration of an American woman’s life in the United States, Senegal, and Lebanon. It offers intriguing insights into Islam, an arranged marriage at a young age, and survival of a widow with three children during civil war. It’s a captivating and memorable book. Ed Demerly, M.A. Henry Ford College, retired - Past President, College English Association.

About the Author

Mary Saad Assel is the author of 25 Icons of Peace in the Quran, and numerous articles and essays. She taught English for over thirty years and founded the English Language Institute at Henry Ford College where she served as director until her retirement in 2012. She lives in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.