FCA Book Club - You Exist Too Much

Our next read and discussion will be Zaina Arafat’s You Exist Too Much, first published in 2021.

From blurb:

Told in vignettes that flash between the US and the Middle East, Zaina Arafat’s powerful debut novel traces her protagonist’s progress from blushing teen to creative and confused adulthood. In Brooklyn, she moves into an apartment with her first serious girlfriend and tries to content herself with their comfortable relationship. Soon, her longings, so deeply hidden during her teenage years, explode out into reckless romantic encounters and obsessions with other people, which results in her seeking unconventional help to face her past traumas and current demons.

We'll meet on Sunday 12th July at 16:30, upstairs in NieuwLand. Unfortunately, upstairs is not wheelchair accessible. If you have access needs regarding the event please get in touch and we can see what is possible.

There will be a donation ‘jar’ for contributing to NieuwLand (cash or pin). Please think about donating something if you are able; a place like NieuwLand can only exist through the contributions of volunteers and friends, who know of the importance of these places, which exist as alternatives to an individualistic society, capitalist economy and gentrifying neighbourhoods. To learn more about NieuwLand visit their website (https://nieuwland.cc).

The beautiful Het Fort van Sjakoo in Amsterdam has a copy listed as being in stock and is usually open to be contacted if you want to order something they do not have https://sjakoo.nl/product/you-exist-too-much-paperback/ In Utrecht, there’s the lovely Savannah Bay and their webshop. If you want to attend the session but are finding it difficult to get hold of the book, reach out and we will try to help - often people within our community have suggestions that help us avoid giving more pennies to giant companies.

Like the FCA more generally we aim to be a harassment free space for everybody. If you are new to our meetings, or feel you need a refresher please read our code of conduct to find out what behaviours we hope for from you, and hold ourselves to in our sessions http://www.thefeministclub.nl/coc

We don’t have a fixed structure to our meetings and everybody who comes is encouraged to participate however they wish. If there are topics or questions you would like to discuss please bring those with you! We are looking forward to seeing you!