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“I am touched by her life, how it moves forward, pulses and springs. There is no fragmentation, nothing stunted or wedged. I circle back, I regress, the past doesn't let go. It might as well be a malfunction, a scene repeating itself, a scratched vinl record, a stutter.”

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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