Ahmad, Imran
The Perfect Gentleman: a Muslim boy meets the West
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789556759
- author:
- Ahmad, Imran
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Generation Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Perfect Gentleman: A Muslim Boy Meets the West by Imran Ahmad At just one and-a-half years old, Imran Ahmad made an extraordinary move from Pakistan to London, setting him on a journey torn between his Islamic identity and his desire to embrace the West. This memoir is a candid exploration of his struggles against corruption and injustice, as well as his quest for what it means to be a quintessential English gentleman. Imran's story encompasses a wide range of topics, from philosophy and ethics to sociology and theology, making this book an engaging read that raises important questions about identity, culture, and personal development. With its effortless readability, this memoir proves to be both humorous and thought-provoking, offering a poignant insight into the rapidly changing social landscape of the UK in the late twentieth century. Through Imran's experiences, readers will discover a rich tapestry of discussions that cover modern history, politics, racism, feminism, classism, and more.