Alyan, the author of two novels and five poetry collections, spoke with Morning Edition about her debut memoir. This interview was edited for length and clarity. Leila Fadel: Why were you taking stock ...

Transcript LEILA FADEL, HOST: Through fragments of history - memory, grief and hope - author and psychologist Hala Alyan braids together the story of her life and the start of another.

In her debut memoir, acclaimed Palestinian American novelist and poet Hala Alyan describes her journey of exile, surrogacy and finding home.

In her debut memoir, acclaimed Palestinian American novelist and poet Hala Alyan describes her journey of exile, surrogacy and finding home.

LEILA FADEL, HOST: Through fragments of history - memory, grief and hope - author and psychologist Hala Alyan braids together the story of her life and the start of another.