Unimagined: Muhammed, Jesus Christ And James Bond - Softcover

Ahmad, Imran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907756345 ISBN 13: 9781907756344

Publisher: Legend Press, 2011

Synopsis

The beguiling memoir that has taken the literary world by storm, with an astonishing list of endorsements and touching the hearts of readers over the world. Both deliciously funny and deeply insightful, Unimagined is the true story of a Muslim boy growing up torn between his Islamic identity and his desire to embrace the West. Join Imran on his struggle against corruption and injustice, his eternal quest to be the quintessential English gentleman (The Saint), his yearning for the coolest car (Jaguar XJS), and his desire for the perfect girlfriend (preferably brunette, but any kind considered). With a unique style and unflinching honesty, the story deals with serious issues in an extraordinarily light

About this title

Product Description:

Unimagined is the hilarious, touching and powerful acclaimed memoir of Imran Ahmad, who at aged one moved with his family from Pakistan to London. Torn between his Islamic roots and his desire to be accepted in the West, Imran recalls the trials and tribulations of being an outsider wanting in. From shocking discrimination to side-splitting anecdotes, "Unimagined" provides the foreground for how the UK and world have changed immeasurably over the last three decades. As Imran grappling with identity, purpose and life, he also embraces that age-old, universal desire - for love.

Review:

'Unimagined is beautifully written, funny and endearing, and in its own quiet way, important.' - Sue Townsend

'It deserves all the praise it's had - clearly & vividly written, it's funny and perceptive' - Philip Pullman

'Hurrah for a memoir that isn't miserable! Hurray for [his] terrific sense of humour ... an entertaining, moving and thoroughly thought-provoking tale of our times.' - Daily Mail

'Wonderfully evocative and strangely touching.' - The Sunday Times

'A compelling quest for belonging' - Guardian

'Forthright, wry, entirely enjoyable - A scrupulously well-intentioned look at how Christians and Muslims might live respectfully side by side.' Kirkus Reviews

' ... wonderfully funny, heart-warming, perceptive, enlightening and ironic ... His episodic story of coming to terms with the ways of the West is reminiscent of Adrian Mole, with echoes of White Teeth, but it has its own unique voice ... endearing, deadpan humour ... Likely to be a word-of-mouth hit ... has the makings of a slow-build bestseller ... ' Publishing News

'A fascinating insight ...' Sydney Morning Herald

'... an amusing and highly accessible book which deals with a range of theological and cross-cultural issues ...' Canberra Times

'Occasionally, booksellers come upon a title which they believe is a defining moment in their trade.' Clive Keeble - Bookseller, Langport, Somerset

'I don't normally consider unsolicited approaches, but I just loved Unimagined so much!' Catherine Lockerbie - Director, Edinburgh International Book Festival

'It is also impossible not to enjoy and be moved by Imran's book; his whimsical self-deprecating style is the spoonful of sugar that belies the importance of his work and the wisdom which informs it.' - Wendy Were - Creative Director, Sydney Writers' Festival

'My team and I read Unimagined this weekend, and we all loved it. I learned more about Islam and the West from reading Unimagined, than I did from all the other books I've read, put together.' --Juliet Rogers - CEO, Murdoch Books, Sydney

About this edition

• Publisher: Legend Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1907756345
• ISBN 13: 9781907756344
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304