A Place for Us
A Novel
What's it about
Have you ever felt caught between the traditions you were raised with and the life you want to build for yourself? This summary explores the profound love and deep-seated tensions within an Indian-American Muslim family, revealing the price of secrets and the difficult path to belonging. Discover how long-held resentments and unspoken loyalties can shape a family for generations. You'll learn why children sometimes hide their true selves from the parents they love, and how a single event can force a family to finally confront their past and find a way back to each other.
Meet the author
Fatima Farheen Mirza is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a recipient of the prestigious Michener-Copernicus Fellowship, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area by parents of Indian descent, Mirza drew upon her own background to explore the intricate dynamics of family, faith, and belonging within an Indian-American Muslim community. Her deeply personal connection to the novel's themes lends an unparalleled authenticity and emotional depth to her masterful debut.
What's it about
Have you ever felt caught between the traditions you were raised with and the life you want to build for yourself? This summary explores the profound love and deep-seated tensions within an Indian-American Muslim family, revealing the price of secrets and the difficult path to belonging. Discover how long-held resentments and unspoken loyalties can shape a family for generations. You'll learn why children sometimes hide their true selves from the parents they love, and how a single event can force a family to finally confront their past and find a way back to each other.
Meet the author
Fatima Farheen Mirza is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a recipient of the prestigious Michener-Copernicus Fellowship, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area by parents of Indian descent, Mirza drew upon her own background to explore the intricate dynamics of family, faith, and belonging within an Indian-American Muslim community. Her deeply personal connection to the novel's themes lends an unparalleled authenticity and emotional depth to her masterful debut.
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