Thanks for the recap This wasn't self indulgent. I really enjoyed your thoughts on the past as you celebrated the future.
In response, my fave books of yours:
"Listen Layla" I enjoyed Layla, & I could picture her school very clearly, having toured plays into all the schools in brisvega in the 90's. With "Listen Layla", I walked alongside her as I learnt about the revolution in Sudan; about activism; the journey of a young girl grappling with the idea of 'home'; about listening more than acting (yeah I'm still struggling with that). đŸ˜…
TATR is where I felt I got to know you as a thinker along with other wise people - such good footnotes! You should be proud of that book! I keep giving my copy away and then making sure I have another to open. Thanks to TATR I have a vague understanding of crypto; I could talk summer nats with my nephew; and pondered deeply about the country where I was born. It holds up well.
Talking about Racism is a primer I keep and send to friends with children. It's beautifully designed & I don't know of another book of its kind.
Speaking of things that bring joy: if anyone's reading this - head to instagram to the @gazafreedomflotilla & revel in a moment with @taniasaafi. Whatever the outcome of this trip, the freedom flotilla is an extraordinary.
I really enjoyed TAAR. Your non-fiction writing is so consistently in your own voice - it felt like sitting down and have a big yarn with you. I can see it from my office desk (with Yassmin's Story - which came out soon after we met, so it feels like a time capsule for me as well!). You're right to be proud of it.
I thought TAAR was actually a brilliant read and it’s made some rounds in the family haha
Well this just made my day!!! And it’s a pretty packed day đŸ¤£
Excited for the fantasy series yasmin!
Thank you!!! Hope to have more to share with everyone soon inshallah! x
Thanks for the recap This wasn't self indulgent. I really enjoyed your thoughts on the past as you celebrated the future.
In response, my fave books of yours:
"Listen Layla" I enjoyed Layla, & I could picture her school very clearly, having toured plays into all the schools in brisvega in the 90's. With "Listen Layla", I walked alongside her as I learnt about the revolution in Sudan; about activism; the journey of a young girl grappling with the idea of 'home'; about listening more than acting (yeah I'm still struggling with that). đŸ˜…
TATR is where I felt I got to know you as a thinker along with other wise people - such good footnotes! You should be proud of that book! I keep giving my copy away and then making sure I have another to open. Thanks to TATR I have a vague understanding of crypto; I could talk summer nats with my nephew; and pondered deeply about the country where I was born. It holds up well.
Talking about Racism is a primer I keep and send to friends with children. It's beautifully designed & I don't know of another book of its kind.
Speaking of things that bring joy: if anyone's reading this - head to instagram to the @gazafreedomflotilla & revel in a moment with @taniasaafi. Whatever the outcome of this trip, the freedom flotilla is an extraordinary.
All the best for the Sudan fest/fund-raiser. đŸ‡¸đŸ‡©
I really enjoyed TAAR. Your non-fiction writing is so consistently in your own voice - it felt like sitting down and have a big yarn with you. I can see it from my office desk (with Yassmin's Story - which came out soon after we met, so it feels like a time capsule for me as well!). You're right to be proud of it.