Why I Am Afraid To Read – A Personal Journey
A book group asked me a question. It led me into a reflection on why I read and the terrors of personal reckoning and identity.
Brown culture
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BOOK REVIEW: Elif Shafak’s The Bastard Of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, The Island Of Missing Trees & Honour
Elif Shafak’s focus on women of color makes her work compelling. Her novels trace her evolution from young feminist angst to mature compassion.
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Book Review: HONOUR – Elif Shafak: Trauma Love Of Brown Women
‘Honour’ by Elif Shafak examines Turkish patriarchy mingling with Western traditions & values. It addresses gendered violence, racism & economic exploitation.
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BOOK REVIEW: Sugarbread-Balli Kaur Jaswal: Like Eating A Green Chilli
Reading SUGARBREAD was like eating a whole green chilli. It made me feel like I’d been punched in the gut. Satisfaction came after tears.
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BOOK REVIEW: Best Of Friends – Kamila Shamsie
What does Benazir Bhutto have to do with me? We women of the subcontinent. My sisters, my friends.
