Description:During World War 1, mothers of soldiers wore red carnations to signify that they had a son in the military. It was an era of great change and social unrest, but it was also a time of hope.
In her sixth novel, author Laila Ibrahim tells the story of two women in heart-wrenching situations, whose lives have been entwined by their grandmothers’ shared history. May believes she’s finally going to be able to start a new chapter in her life, but one unexpected decision forces her to rely on her mother for support yet again. Naomi has finally bought her family a home of their own, but her new neighbors aren’t rolling out the welcome mat, no matter that her sons are off fighting for them all. They will each face injustices and support each other in their quests for liberation.