Fire in Every Direction: A Memoir
Fire in Every Direction is Tareq Baconi’s memoir, presented as a love story and coming-of-age account spanning the Middle East and London. It traces family displacement, queer identity, political consciousness and the search for home across generations.
At a glance
- Follows the narrator’s family from Haifa and Beirut to Amman and London.
- Explores queer identity, belonging, displacement and political awareness across generations.
- The listing describes the book as a love story and coming-of-age tale.
Reference price: $34.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The description gives a clear geographic and historical arc, from 1948 to the present.
- The 288-page length offers a defined reading commitment.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Sceptre |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 27 January 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1399754041 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1399754040 |
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 2.4 x 23.2 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 354 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in memoirs about Palestinian family history, migration and belonging.
- Readers seeking personal perspectives on queer identity and political consciousness.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fire in Every Direction about?
The listing describes a memoir following Tareq Baconi and his family across the Middle East and London, with themes of displacement, queer identity, political awareness and belonging.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 288 pages.
Who publishes this edition?
The listed publisher is Sceptre. The edition is marked as the 1st edition.
