In his book "Abu Jalda and Others," veteran journalist Tawfiq Habib presents us with a vibrant collection of stories, inspired by real life and illuminating hidden aspects of people's lives from all walks of life. Here, the reader encounters a patriotic highwayman who defies the occupation and becomes a symbol of resistance; a simple employee whose days are almost monotonous; and a great scholar whose books leave an indelible mark on the souls of his students. We also find stories of the wealthy who suddenly fell into the abyss of poverty, and of the poor who were enriched overnight. With an elegant style and simple language, devoid of complexity, Habib paints wondrous human portraits, blending tragedy with comedy, heroism with fragility, to reveal the diversity of human experiences that deserve to be told. The book is not merely a recounting of anecdotes and curiosities; it is an honest mirror of society with all its ups and downs, paradoxes, and conflicts. It invites the reader to discover that every person carries within them a story worth listening to.

توفيق حبيب (1894–1960م) أديب وصحفي مصري. عُرف بمقالاته النقدية ومشاركته في الصحافة الثقافية. تناولت كتاباته قضايا الأدب والسياسة والمجتمع. وكان من المشاركين في الحركة الأدبية المصرية الحديثة.