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

We are pleased to invite you, ***Rawiyyat Gathering*** in collaboration with *"**Life Schools**"*, a program by Dubai's Culture and Arts Authority, to a special intellectual evening featuring the critic ***Kananeh Issa*** in an open dialogue about the inspiring book: *"**Swimming in a Rainy Pool**"* by American writer ***George Saunders***. 🔹 During this event, 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’ consciousness as a writer and 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: Safa Art and Design Library – Al Wasl, Dubai* Hosted by Dalia Abu Al-Ata ***Admission is free*** Please register your attendance via the *Rawiyyat* page on Meta Events. We look forward to your presence at this special evening.