Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller

Starting an independent bookstore is no easy task, but doing so in modern Egypt had more than the usual obstacles, especially one opened by three women who had no business degrees or business plans but had a lot of moxie and drive. This all began in 2002, and business is thriving. As told by the chief instigator, Nadia Wassef, this book sparkles with vitality, humor, candor, and joy.