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“A brainy, beautiful braid of stories about three generations of a Muslim family. This book...will go a long way toward deconstructing stereotypes about American Muslims, and that, on top of its value as a work of fiction, makes it a treasure.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune
A brilliant bestselling debut novel from author Nafisa Haji, The Writing on My Forehead describes one woman’s struggle with the Indo-Pakistani traditions of her family and her own independence. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Nafisa Haji a “talented new writer of sense and a distinct sensibility,” and Khaled Hosseini, beloved author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, calls The Writing on My Forehead “a moving meditation... lyrical and touching.”
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308 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. A Free Spirited Muslim Saira Broke The Boundaries Between Her Families Traditionsand Her Desire For Independence.
Review:
"A masterful first novel." -- Booklist
A masterful first novel. --Booklist
"(A) deeply moving and beautifully written novel about different generations of an Indo-Pakistani family takes the reader on an emotional journey into how family and traditions define us and our choices in life. It's a fast read, but its deeper meaning resonates long after the last page."--Associated Press
"THE WRITING ON MY FOREHEAD by Nafisa Haji explores how a family's history--one spanning continents, love affairs, and political revolutions--can both haunt and heal."--Parade (Parade Pick)
"(An) impressive debut. Haji achieves an effortless commingling of family and social history in this intricate story that connects a young woman and her family over continents and through generations."--Publishers Weekly
"A masterful first novel."--Booklist
""An elegantly written look at family dynamics and how cultural traditions shape lives. Poses questions and doesn't give all the answers, allowing the reader to draw his or her own conclusions and continue the dialogue long after finishing the book."--Deseret News
"Just as Saira's mother tenderly traced the words of protective prayers on her daughters' foreheads each night, so too does this book leave a stamp on us. As we open ourselves to this culture, it becomes inscribed within us, as if its rich history was written onto our foreheads."--Chattanooga Times Free Press
"Grab a cup of chai (tea), and curl up in a big chair to read; time will fly and you'll want to refill your cup before you even think about putting this book down. (The story) will stay with you for a long while."--Wichita Falls, TX, Times Record News
"THE WRITING ON MY FOREHEAD is not only a family history but also a social history with an ambitious arc. Haji deftly illustrates how the Qaders' lives intersect with defining world events. (Haji is a) talented new writer of sense and a distinct sensibility."--San Francisco Chronicle
A masterful first novel. --Booklist
"(A) deeply moving and beautifully written novel about different generations of an Indo-Pakistani family takes the reader on an emotional journey into how family and traditions define us and our choices in life. It's a fast read, but its deeper meaning resonates long after the last page."--Associated Press
"THE WRITING ON MY FOREHEAD by Nafisa Haji explores how a family's history--one spanning continents, love affairs, and political revolutions--can both haunt and heal."--Parade (Parade Pick)
"(An) impressive debut. Haji achieves an effortless commingling of family and social history in this intricate story that connects a young woman and her family over continents and through generations."--Publishers Weekly
"A masterful first novel."--Booklist
""An elegantly written look at family dynamics and how cultural traditions shape lives. Poses questions and doesn't give all the answers, allowing the reader to draw his or her own conclusions and continue the dialogue long after finishing the book."--Deseret News
"Just as Saira's mother tenderly traced the words of protective prayers on her daughters' foreheads each night, so too does this book leave a stamp on us. As we open ourselves to this culture, it becomes inscribed within us, as if its rich history was written onto our foreheads."--Chattanooga Times Free Press
"Grab a cup of chai (tea), and curl up in a big chair to read; time will fly and you'll want to refill your cup before you even think about putting this book down. (The story) will stay with you for a long while."--Wichita Falls, TX, Times Record News
"THE WRITING ON MY FOREHEAD is not only a family history but also a social history with an ambitious arc. Haji deftly illustrates how the Qaders' lives intersect with defining world events. (Haji is a) talented new writer of sense and a distinct sensibility."--San Francisco Chronicle
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- PublisherHarperluxe
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0061719900
- ISBN 13 9780061719905
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages402
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