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Part 1: “In The Land of Our Forefathers”

Part 1, Chapters 1-2

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Part 2: “Beginnings”

Part 2, Chapters 3-9

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Part 3: “Exodus”

Part 3, Chapters 10-11

The Warmth Of Other Suns Part 3, Chapters 10-11 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: “The Kinder Mistress”

Part 4, Chapters 12-17

The Warmth Of Other Suns Part 4, Chapters 12-17 Summary & Analysis

Part 4, Chapters 18-21

The Warmth Of Other Suns Part 4, Chapters 18-21 Summary & Analysis

Part 4, Chapters 22-25

The Warmth Of Other Suns Part 4, Chapters 22-25 Summary & Analysis

Part 5: “Aftermath”

Part 5, Chapters 26-Epilogue

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