Lady Shen's shadow

Author: Shahd Hani Publisher: Deir Publishing and Distribution Publication date: 2026 Book classification: Short story and novel Number of pages: 98 Format: Paperback Summary: A book that addresses the experience of family separation from an emotional, psychological, and human perspective, not just as a sad story, but as an attempt to understand the roots of pain and confess it. The book relies on simple yet deep language that approaches the reader without theorizing, and seeks to extend a hand inward to calm the restless voice that remains the product of this type of experience. The book combines reflection on the feelings children experience during and after separation, with how relationships later form, especially the relationship between a person and themselves. It also highlights the idea of recovery, and the book does not merely narrate pain but offers paths to deal with it. It encourages the reader to understand their own story, get to know their shadow more through Mrs. Shain's experience, and reconcile with their beginnings instead of fleeing from them. The book approaches the reader as a friend, not as a guide or an educational speech. It does not stop at storytelling alone but contains a special gift carefully prepared by the author: a simple yet profound plan to help the reader accompany themselves step by step on a journey of understanding and recovery.