Barri Zahra - Daughters Of The Nile - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: " Original compelling witty and historically illuminating hilarious and essential reading." Helen Lederer comedian actress and founder of Comedy Women in Print Paris 1940. The course of Fatiha Bin - Khalid's life is changed forever when she befriends the Muslim feminist Doria Shafik. But after returning to Egypt and dedicating years to the fight for women's rights she struggles to reconcile her political ideals with the realities of motherhood. Cairo 1966. After being publicly shamed when her relationship with a bisexual boyfriend is revealed Fatiha's daughter is faced with an impossible decision. Should Yasminah accept a life she didn t choose or will she leave her home and country in pursuit of independence? Bristol 2011. British - born Nadia is battling with an identity crisis and a severe case of herpes. Feeling unfulfilled (and after a particularly disastrous one - night stand) she moves in with her old - fashioned Aunt Yasminah and realises that she must discover her purpose in the modern world before it's too late. Following the lives of three women from the Bin - Khalid family Daughters of the Nile is an original and darkly funny novel that examines the enduring strength of female bonds. These women are no strangers to adversity but they must learn from the past and relearn shame and shamelessness to radically change their futures. Everyone's talking about Daughters of the Nile." A writer to watch." Elementary My Dear_" Mesmerising." alicetheunique" Not to be missed." Silvia_reviews" A true gem." stratospherekawaiigirl
Title: Daughters Of The Nile
Author(s): Barri Zahra
Publisher: Unbound
Barcode: 9781800183124
Pages: 368 Pages
Publication Date: 12/3/2024
Category: Women's Health