bahiya said: This author was the midwife that birthed me, my beloved Arabic teacher, a dear friend, & (I have always said) my hero. The images found in this beautiful coffee table book are my home, my past, my childhood. Much of my daughters' artwork in my Rosie books has been inspired by it. (I will post the image of "Auntie Gert's" cover in my profile since there is none associated with it here.) tags: Inspired me