We Are All That’s Left
Carrie Arcos
Set in Bosnia and the United States across decades and generations, this novel considers war and life after war. Zara and her mother, Nadja, struggle to connect: Zara expresses herself through photography, while Nadja avoids speaking about her past in Bosnia. After an explosion at a Rhode Island farmers’ market, Zara experiences PTSD and Nadja falls into a coma. Their story links family strain, trauma, memory, and the effort to find connection after violence.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
