Author Description

One of the Arab Moroccan writers in modern times is Muhammad Al Bakkach in this great book: al Hijrah al Sirriyyah reflects hopes and fears of illegal immigrants from North Africa to Europe. I think the stories are experienced by many who dream to better life and future. But the difficulties and hard circumstances described in this book are real. It is good to read. The book is part of Ihyaa al Turath al Arabi fil Mahjar (Revival of Arab heritage in Diaspora) project supported by the Arab American Encyclopedia originated by the managing editor. The managing editor-publisher is a well known Arab American scholar, poet, and author of more than 200 books, who initiated the project as well as the Arab American Encyclopedia. Dr. Yahya resides in Michigan-USA, and has four children and ten grandchildren.