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15 Apr 2012
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Interview With Zahra El Basri Naqrachi, writer
- She is a woman like no other. Zahra El Basri Naqrachi is a self-taught writer who has been able, thanks to her will and strength of character, to remain faithful to her passion, reading. Her gift for writing, she only discovered a few years ago thanks to the encouragement of her loved ones.
- Aged 72 today, this mother of 4 children continues to do what she loves most, immersing herself every day in the enchanting world of literature.
- Aged 72 today, this mother of 4 children continues to do what she loves most, immersing herself every day in the enchanting world of literature.
Le Matin: How was your passion for literature born?-* Zahra El Basri Naqrachi: My passion for literature was born from my earliest childhood, when I was following my primary studies in Rabat, at the Guessous institution. During this period, I was in boarding school where we had a library at our disposal. I spent all my free time in this library, reading all kinds of books and novels, notably those of Colette, who was my favourite novelist.A self-taught author, you have overcome several obstacles before moving on to writing. Tell us a little about your journey?-* I got married at the age of 15, so unfortunately, I could not finish my studies. In fact, my father insisted that I finish my studies before getting married, but family pressures ended up dissuading him. After my marriage, I lived with my husband, a former member of the French army, who then joined the Moroccan army, in Bengurir…
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