{"title":"Tawseef Khan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTawseef Khan\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves narratives that explore the intricate interplay between identity and faith, offering readers profound insights into the human experience. Through titles like \u003cem\u003eDetermination\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMuslim, Actually\u003c\/em\u003e, the author delves into themes of perseverance, spirituality, and self-discovery within contemporary settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending elements of general fiction with thoughtful reflections on religion and spirituality, Khan's work invites contemplation and empathy. Readers can expect stories that challenge perspectives and illuminate the diverse facets of belief and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"determination-by-tawseef-khan-9781804440902","title":"Determination","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetermination\u003c\/em\u003e by Tawseef Khan is praised as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A compassionate, beautifully told portrait'\u003c\/strong\u003e – GUY GUNARATNE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This is absorbing, witty, eloquent fiction, as well as a trenchant political critique'\u003c\/strong\u003e – TOM BENN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A hymn to empathy, alive with care and love'\u003c\/strong\u003e – REBECCA WATSON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A heartbreaking, honest, and deeply important story'\u003c\/strong\u003e – JYOTI PATEL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJamila Shah is twenty-nine and exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn immigration solicitor tasked with running the precious family law firm, Jamila is prone to being woken in the middle of the night by frantic phone calls from clients on the cusp of deportation. Working under the shadow of the government's \"hostile environment\", she constantly prays and hopes that their 'determinations' will result in her clients being allowed to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith no time for friends, family or even herself (never mind a needy partner), Jamila's life feels hectic and out of control. Then a breakdown of sorts forces her to seek change – to pursue her own happiness while navigating the endless expectations that the world seems to have of her, and still committing herself to a career devoted to helping others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this polyphonic, assured and character-driven debut, we meet the staff of Shah \u0026amp; Co Solicitors, who themselves arrived in the UK not too long ago, and their clients, more recent arrivals, who are made to jump through hoops to create a life for themselves whilst trying to achieve some semblance of normality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711273980140,"sku":"9781804440902","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6f41f3414e8138885a4d8068e7c34898.jpg?v=1754213289"},{"product_id":"muslim-actually-by-tawseef-khan-9781786499530","title":"Muslim, Actually","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy are Muslim men portrayed as inherently violent? Does the veil violate women's rights? Is Islam stopping Muslims from integrating?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross western societies, Muslims are more misunderstood than any other minority. But what does it mean to believe in Islam today, to have forged your beliefs and identity in the shadow of 9\/11 and the War on Terror? Exploding stereotypes from both inside and outside the faith, \u003ci\u003eMuslim, Actually\u003c\/i\u003e shows that while we may think we know all about Islam, we are often wrong about even the most basic facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBold and provocative, \u003ci\u003eMuslim, Actually\u003c\/i\u003e is both a wake-up call for non-believers and a passionate new framework for Muslims to navigate a world that is often set against them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463899103468,"sku":"9781786499530","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781786499530-muslim-actually.jpg?v=1775036135"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tawseef-khan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}