Qureshi, Aamna
When a Brown Girl Flees
- ISBN 13:
- 9781643795058
- author:
- Qureshi, Aamna
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Tu Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 14.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Zahra Paracha's decision sets her on a journey of self-discovery and healing. After leaving home, she finds herself in New York, where she must navigate a new life without the control of those around her. As she struggles to come to terms with her past, Zahra discovers a sense of safety and belonging within the local Muslim community. Here, she meets two sisters who become a source of comfort and support. However, as Zahra begins to build a new life for herself, the weight of her secrets threatens to tear everything apart. Will she be able to create a home for herself when the foundation is built on lies? Ultimately, Zahra's journey becomes one of confronting the past and finding closure. A powerful exploration of family, identity, and healing, this novel is a heart-wrenching portrayal of one young woman's struggle to find her place in the world.
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