Mahmoud delves into the days of his birth, recounting the memories passed down to him by his family and those in his vicinity. He paints a vivid picture of the customs and practices of a bygone era in an obscure village, which remains lost in the annals of geography and history, known as "Khirbet Anz" in the city of Qamishli, Syria.

Mahmoud's autobiography draws from the impressions imprinted in his memory—comprising of stories, imagery, and tangible experiences. Through these recollections, he weaves together a tapestry of events, facts, paradoxes, surprises, and revelations that illuminate the tapestry of life in the village and its environs. This account is seen through the eyes of a young boy, not yet twelve years old at the time.

Ibrahim Mahmoud awakens the dormant child within himself, subjecting him to scrutiny and bearing witness to his history. He assembles the remnants of events and memories, wielding them as a weapon against the ravages of time and the faces of those who share his childhood recollections. The figures of his grandmother, father, mother, and fellow villagers of Khirbet Anz, among others, loom large in this remarkable and unflinching autobiography. Mahmoud does not attempt to gloss over their images, which remain indelibly etched in his memory, untouched by the passage of time.

This autobiography offers a unique perspective on history not found within the pages of textbooks but rather passed down through the voices of departed companions. It acquires literary and aesthetic value through the narrative skill of a writer renowned for his intellectual prowess. Here, he unfurls the novel storytelling for which he is celebrated.

This memoir, replete with both joy and sorrow, embarks on an extraordinary journey of a life observed through the eyes of the child he once was, evolving into the exceptional writer he became.