Love and Memory - Gabobe, Jamal
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Love and Memory by Jamal Gabobe is a poignant and powerful collection of poetry and prose that explores themes of exile, identity, longing, and political trauma. Written during the 1980s while the author lived in the United States, the work reflects his emotional and intellectual struggle to reconcile his Somali heritage with his American experience. Gabobe's voice is deeply introspective, weaving personal memories with historical commentary, particularly on the brutal regime of Somali dictator Mohammed Siyad Barre. Through lyrical meditations on love, displacement, and resistance, the…mehr

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Love and Memory by Jamal Gabobe is a poignant and powerful collection of poetry and prose that explores themes of exile, identity, longing, and political trauma. Written during the 1980s while the author lived in the United States, the work reflects his emotional and intellectual struggle to reconcile his Somali heritage with his American experience. Gabobe's voice is deeply introspective, weaving personal memories with historical commentary, particularly on the brutal regime of Somali dictator Mohammed Siyad Barre. Through lyrical meditations on love, displacement, and resistance, the collection captures the pain of diaspora and the resilience of the human spirit. The book is divided into two main sections-Love and Memory-each offering a distinct yet interconnected narrative. In Love, Gabobe reflects on relationships, alienation, and the search for meaning in a foreign land, often set against the backdrop of Seattle. Memory shifts toward political critique and remembrance, chronicling the horrors of dictatorship and the emotional toll of witnessing a homeland in crisis. With vivid imagery and raw honesty, Gabobe's work speaks to anyone who has grappled with belonging, loss, and the complexities of cultural identity. This collection is not only a literary achievement but also a historical testimony, making it a compelling addition to contemporary diasporic literature.
Autorenporträt
Jamal Gabobe is a poet and scholar whose work bridges cultures and languages with lyrical precision and intellectual depth. Holding a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington, Gabobe writes fluently across English, Arabic, and Somali, crafting poetry that resonates with global themes and personal insight.His acclaimed collection The Path of Difference explores identity and belonging, while Love and Memory showcases his English-language verse, and Qalbun La Yanam offers a hauntingly beautiful journey through Arabic poetry. His essay was featured in the cross-coastal anthology An Ear to the Ground: Presenting Writers from 2 Coasts, highlighting his voice among a diverse chorus of contemporary writers.Gabobe is a former Jackstraw Writers Program fellow and has published critical work on modern Egyptian literature and Canadian author Margaret Laurence. As an editor for Access: Interdisciplinary Journal of Student Research and Scholarship, he continues to champion emerging voices in academia.With six years of experience as an instructor and consultant at the University of Washington's Center for Teaching and Learning, Gabobe has taught pedagogy and supported faculty development. He currently serves on staff at the University of Washington Libraries, where his passion for literature and education continues to inspire.