Nasir City Club

December 14th.

On Monday, December 11th, 2023, the third book club meeting was hosted by

Nasr City club led by Mrs. Sherine Arafa, & New Cairo IWC led by Mrs. Nihal ElBakry, “founder”.

The special guest was

Counselor Achraf El Achmawi, who discussed his book, “The Maximum Speed is Zero.”

The story is set in the upscale neighborhood of Garden City before the July Revolution, about an Egyptian family navigating various changes and upheavals across different timelines. Al-Ashmawi skillfully portrays the family through twin brothers Shokri and Fahmi, highlighting their differences. Seamlessly blending history and fiction, Al-Ashmawi

delves into childhood experiences, romantic and political adventures, and religious tensions, particularly the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood. The narrative is enriched by the character of Fayez Habashi, a radio anchor who enjoyed nearly 30 years of active and successful broadcasting.

Mrs. Noura Fayek, Mrs. Hala Hagras, and Mrs. Ashnadel Helmy, were among the guests along with the

Book club members.

The meeting was hosted at Mrs. Maha El samadony home. The members thanked the hostess for her warm & generous hospitality.