The Shadow of My Ancestral Tree - Softcover

Solim, Nasha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912092387 ISBN 13: 9781912092383

Publisher: Palavro, 2023

Synopsis

The Shadow of My Ancestral Tree speaks of many young women's experiences, particularly the children of immigrant parents. It is a collection of poetry about life, which explores themes such as trauma, grief, heartbreak, politics, family, hope, feminism and race. Offering both an introspective and outward-looking perspective on these themes, this collection goes beyond the personal musings of the individual and highlights social issues affecting the collective. These poems encourage change, turning stories of sorrow into stories of hope. The Shadow of My Ancestral Tree is a collection created to bring comfort and companionship to the voiceless whilst paying homage to those who broke their backs planting trees so the next generation could feel their shade.

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About the Author

Nasha Solim is a pharmacist and writer working in London. Nasha was previously a music TV journalist and worked as a youth worker with disadvantaged youth in London. She is the child of Bengali immigrants and a first-generation Brit, born and raised in London. She is an avid traveller. Her varied experiences have inspired her debut poetry/prose collection, The Shadow of My Ancestral Tree. Writing as diverse as the Quran, A. Helwa, Rumi, Khaled Hosseini, Margaret Atwood, Elif Shafak, Rupi Kaur, Tupac, Santan Dave, Eminem, and Lauryn Hill have all inspired her work. Nasha is a social activist passionate about social change, politics and equity. She currently resides in her birthplace.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palavro
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912092387
• ISBN 13: 9781912092383
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156