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“I've come down in the world. I've slid to a place where the ceiling is low and there isn't much room for me to move.Most of the time I'm good. I accepted my sentence and do not brood or look back. But sometimes a shift makes me remember. Routine is ruffled and a new start makes me suddenly conscious of what I've become -”

Quote by Leila Aboulela

Book:Minaret
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Minaret

This book delves into the life of a young woman living in a traditional Arab society, as she navigates the complexities of her personal and cultural identities amidst the backdrop of political and social change. more

Author

Leila Aboulela
Leila Aboulela

Leila Aboulela is a British novelist and essayist born in 1964. Her works often explore themes of immigration, identity, and religious faith, deeply influenced by East African and Islamic cultures. more

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