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“So she became a woman who held her head high, not in arrogance, or contempt, but because she knew that it was a form of cowardice to make a choice and then pretend you didn’t really make it”

Quote by Kamila Shamsie

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Kamila Shamsie is a renowned Pakistani novelist whose contemporary fiction has garnered international acclaim. Born in 1973, she is recognized for her insightful narratives that delve into themes of identity, politics, and cultural conflict in the modern world. more

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