In 1974, my aunt and uncle returned to the United States from a honeymoon world tour, venturing through India, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, and Israel.
Shortly after returning, they conceived a daughter and named her Alia, inspired by Frank Herbert's novel Dune and its themes.
Its pervasive overtones of Islamic culture and spiritualism and its story of exploited native tribes fighting a jihad of liberation against their oppressors was a perfect fit for both of their interests.
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