Khaled and Jamila is a sweeping, multigenerational novel that follows a Palestinian family across continents and decades. The story begins in 1959 in the West Bank, where Khaled is forced by his father to attend college in the United States. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, he falls in love with Elizabeth, an American woman, leading to family conflicts on both sides.The narrative later shifts to 1984, focusing on their daughter, Jamila, who has grown up in the United States. She faces her own trials when she falls for Ali, a Black man who is a close family friend. As Jamila navigates the complexities of her interracial relationship, she must also grapple with her cultural heritage and the political turmoil of the time. Through its dual timelines, the novel explores profound themes of immigration, race, inherited trauma, and the enduring power of family loyalties.