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discussed various elements of his novel, such as its artistic elements and main themes, shedding light on a
wider literary framework of social novels. Furthermore, the session included a question-and-answer session

in which the audience was allowed to ask the author about his writing process and share their interpretations
and opinions. At the end of the interactive session, Dr. Al Hayek autographed copies of his book for
attendees.

As part of the Knowledge Lounge initiative, various sessions were hosted in different local and international
literary forums to explore different books and novels. During a session in Abu Dhabi, novels including ‘Man’s

Search for Meaning’ and ‘The Language of Flowers’ were discussed. The novel ‘The Language of Flowers’
written by American author Vanessa Diffenbaugh depicts the story of a young girl who was initially raised in
an orphanage before finding care through adoption. Later, the protagonist discovers her passion for flowers

while working at a flower shop. The session explored how the author of this novel skillfully adopted a
descriptive writing style to portray the challenges and various other turns of events the lead character

encounters.

Meanwhile, the book titled ‘Teach Your Child How to Think’ was a key topic of discussion in both Sharjah and

Ajman, and the book ‘The Alienation of Al Qafar’ was discussed in Ras Al Khaimah. During the session held
in Fujairah, the novel ‘Al Bagh’ was discussed, and the Khor Fakkan session highlighted the story ‘A Mask,
the Color of the Sky.’ Furthermore, the session held in Al Ain explored the thought-provoking themes of the

novel ‘The Name of the Rose’. The philosophical reflections about human existence and the mysteries of the
soul are highlighted in the novel, which keeps the audience captivated. The sessions held in Amman, the
capital city of Jordan, centered on the book ‘The Blind Sinbad.’

The Knowledge Lounge is an initiative that seeks to include all categories of society in interactive meetings

and discussions with creative and intellectual talents from different fields of knowledge. The key objective of
the initiative is to draw from the experiences of pioneering personalities, foster a culture of reading, and
integrate it into the lifestyle of community members.

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