Samina Ali Boeken

The story delves into Layla's internal conflict as she navigates her dual identity as a second-generation Indian-American Muslim. Faced with her parents' demand for an arranged marriage in Hyderabad, she must reconcile her independent American upbringing with traditional expectations. Set against a backdrop of escalating Hindu-Muslim tensions and societal taboos around sexuality, the narrative uncovers the complexities of life behind cultural norms, revealing that appearances can be deceiving in the world of marriage.

A traumatic birth leads to a life-altering neurological disorder for Samina Ali, who must navigate the challenges of reconstructing her identity after sustaining a major brain injury. As she awakens from a coma, she faces the disorienting reality of forgetting her husband and the birth of her son. Through a long journey of rehabilitation, Ali grapples with her past as a writer and her new role as a mother, all while exploring her complex relationship with her Islamic faith. This memoir intertwines personal struggle with profound reflections on life, death, and rebirth.

Pearls Within will help the reader to empower themselves, embark on a journey of self-discovery, make a personal change and break the mould they have subconsciously adopted

Barcelona. 19 cm. 331 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Ali, Samina 1969-. Traducción de Enrique de Hériz. En el 96. Traducción Madras on rainy days. "Roca Editorial" .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. 9788496525634; 8496525635