THE WRITING ON MY FOREHEAD by Nafisa Haji
THE WRITING ON MY FOREHEAD is a multi-generational tale involving a complex Indo-Pakistani clan which is scattered all over the world. They periodically gather in Pakistan, England and America for family visits. The elders who live in the West are determined to familiarize their children with the rich culture and traditional mores of their heritage. Nafisa Haji has written, with lyrical prose, a multi-layered, coming of age story which is sure to appeal to many readers. Saira Qader, a first generation American, is the narrator.
April 29, 2009
Tags: Choices, Diaspora, Family Matters, Indo-Pakistani, mothers & daughters, Multi-Generational, partitian Posted in: Coming-of-Age, Debut Novel, Diaspora, Pakistan 
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THE RAIN BEFORE IT FALLS by Jonathan Coe
THE RAIN BEFORE IT FALLS is an elegant, multi-generational saga that draws the reader in with a unique narrative format. Before she died, Rosamund left behind a series of cassettes for her niece, Gil, who must pass them onto someone named Imogen.
April 23, 2009
Tags: mothers & daughters, Unique Narrative Posted in: Contemporary, United Kingdom, Women's Fiction No Comments
MY LITTLE RED BOOK by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff
No matter where she lives in the world, a girl greets her first period with a mixture of dismay, joy, relief and apprehension. Even if it is an essential rite of passage for all women, the event is often shrouded in embarrassment and talk about periods is shared in hushed whispers. Until now. An amazingly simple idea—essays about first periods from a variety of women…
April 23, 2009
Tags: Memoir, mothers & daughters, twelve Posted in: Essays, Memoir One Comment
MY LITTLE RED BOOK by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff
A few weeks ago, my mom handed me a solid red book with a picture of pink underwear on the front. My first reaction was: “Great. Another strange book to throw under my bed and forget about.â€
April 23, 2009
Tags: memoirs, mothers & daughters Posted in: Coming-of-Age, Memoir One Comment
