A journey through a book - "Swimming in a Rainy Pond", George Saunders

We are pleased to invite you to a special intellectual evening hosted by ***Rawiyyat Forum***, in collaboration with the *"**Life Schools**"* program by Dubai's Culture and Arts Authority, featuring a conversation with the critic ***Kenana Issa*** on the inspiring book: *"**Swimming in a Rainy Pool**"* by American writer ***George Saunders***. 🔹 During this gathering, we will explore the key ideas of the book and the profound lessons it offers on *reading, writing, and life*, through the influence of four Russian writers who shaped Saunders as both a writer and a human being. 🔹 How can we read short stories through the eyes of a critic? 🔹 And how can mindful reading transform our understanding of the world? *📅 Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025* *🕖 Time: 7:00 PM* *📍 Venue: Al Safa Arts and Design Library – Al Wasl, Dubai* Moderated by Dalia Abu Al-Ata ***Admission is free*** Please register your attendance via the *Rawiyyat* page on Meta Events. We look forward to welcoming you to this special evening.