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"There is no better way to understand Syria. . .than to immerse yourself in the beauty and joy of this collection of 'Grandmother' stories and recipes."
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"This book combines food and folklore and Muna’s invaluable insights into how it all goes together to keep the beauty of Syria from being forever lost in smoke and shells."
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"Kan Ya Ma Kan is a labor of love and fidelity to the ancient tradition of oral storytelling in Muna Imady’s beloved Syria."
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"This collection is a gift of love from Muna."
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"It is a book that will enrich any library and comfort anyone who is far from home. . .a tale and a plate of wonderful food, from Grandma."
author
Muna Imady was born to an American mother and a Syrian father and spent her life bridging cultures through language, education, and storytelling. She earned a B.A. in English Literature and a diploma in English-Arabic Translation from Damascus University, as well as a Maîtrise from the Sorbonne. Passionate about language education, Muna developed beginner English reading courses and authored several ESL textbooks for children. A lifelong lover of folktales, she made it a personal mission to collect and preserve the rich oral traditions of Syria’s diverse ethnic communities—an effort that culminated in this book.
