Gentle by Dima Alzayat

A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on the journey she’s taking to becoming a mother.

It's a journey her family once took when they sought refuge in the United States - wondering who has the right to tell these stories.

Dima Alzayat's short story read by Nadia Albina.

Taken from Dima's collection Alligator and Other Stories.

Producer: Nicola Holloway

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2021.