Book page
The Rent Collector
Translated by: Eman Herzallah
An internationally acclaimed novel based on real events in Cambodia; following a young mother fighting to save her ill son, who discovers that literature and redemption can bloom even in the most unlikely places.
About this book
The Rent Collector by Camron Wright (translated into Arabic by Eman Herzallah) is a profoundly moving novel inspired by real people living at the Stung Meanchey waste dump in Cambodia.
Sang Ly and her husband struggle daily to scavenge recyclables from the massive trash heaps to support their chronically ill son. Just when hopelessness reaches its peak, Sang Ly learns a secret about Sopeap, the bitter, ill-tempered woman known as "the rent collector". Discovering that Sopeap is literate and holds a tragic past shaped by the Khmer Rouge regime, Sang Ly begs her to teach her how to read. Through the power of books, a extraordinary bond forms, demonstrating that education and compassion can offer a second chance at life and dignity—even in a dump.
Sang Ly and her husband struggle daily to scavenge recyclables from the massive trash heaps to support their chronically ill son. Just when hopelessness reaches its peak, Sang Ly learns a secret about Sopeap, the bitter, ill-tempered woman known as "the rent collector". Discovering that Sopeap is literate and holds a tragic past shaped by the Khmer Rouge regime, Sang Ly begs her to teach her how to read. Through the power of books, a extraordinary bond forms, demonstrating that education and compassion can offer a second chance at life and dignity—even in a dump.
Why read it?
Read this book to experience a beautifully written, uplifting story of human resilience, the transformative power of literacy, and the beauty of compassion.
Who is it for?
Essential for fans of inspirational fiction, book clubs, stories of survival and redemption, and readers who love character-driven narratives.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789921768848
ISBN-10
9921768840
Page count
306