One focus i found interesting was looking at the tragedy of 911 through the eyes of an american immigrant. Noted as word artist by critics, shaila abdullah is a pakistaniamerican author based in austin, texas. Shaila abdullah saffron dreams is a tale of love, tragedy, and redemption from the awardwinning author of beyond the cayenne wall. From the darkest hour of american history emerges a mesmerizing tale of. Official website of shaila abdullah, author of saffron dreams, beyond the cayenne wall and my friend suhana. You dont know youre a misfit until you are marked as an outcast. Saffron dreams reflections of america abdullah, shaila on. Shaila abdullahs novel, saffron dreams, is a tale of how one woman, arissa illahi, literally rises from the ashes of the september 11th tragedy to remake her life. Saffron dreams by shaila abdullah this year i decided to read mostly foreign authors and multicultural themed books and this weeks selection was a fiction novel, saffron dreams by shaila abdullah. In a span of 41 days, the main character, arissa illahi, went from a blissful married life to bleak widowhood, escaping an attack. It reminds us that in the midst of tragedy, our dreams can become a. Shaila abdullah from the darkest hour of american history emerges a mesmerizing tale of tender love, a life interrupted, and faith recovered.
This is a quiet book about loss and grief, about hope and commitment, about cultural differences, and about our common humanity. She has written five books, saffron dreams, on the far side the cayenne wall, and three childrens books my friend suhana, blue blood in search of a rainbow, and, a manual for marco. Shaila abdullah is a honor winning writer of five books. Shaila abdullah has received the patras bukhari award for english language, the golden quill award, the reader views award, the written art award, and a grant from hobson foundation. Saffron dreams is a tale of love, tragedy, and redemption from the. Saffron dreams is a tale of love, tragedy, and redemption from the awardwinning author of beyond. Buy saffron dreams reflections of america by abdullah, shaila from amazons fiction books store. Abdullah, saffron dreams 2009 is the story of a woman whose life is profoundly shaken after her husbands tragic death in the world trade center attacks of 911. When reading saffron dreams by shaila abdullah, i was emotionally moved on several instances. The author has received several awards for her work including the golden quill award, norumbega jury prize for outstanding fiction. Shaila abdullahs saffron dreams is a moving, sensitive and eyeopening novel about arissa ilahi, a young pakistani woman living in new york city, who loses her husband in the september 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the world trade towers. Hailed as word artist by critics, shaila abdullah is an awardwinning pakistaniamerican author, writer, and designer. My friend suhana by shaila abdullah and aanyah abdullah.
Saffron dreams shaila abdullah modern history press 2009 isbn. Saffron dreams epub shaila abdullah achat ebook fnac. It is, above all, a success story in the sense that living, in spite of all its difficulties, is a worthy challenge. Use the options below to adjust the size, style and colors, and click apply below. Saffron dreams, a novel by shaila abdullah is about our ever evolving identities and the events and places that shape them. Shaila abdullah author noted as word artist by critics, shaila abdullah is a pakistaniamerican author based in austin, texas. Olivera baumgartnerjackson, reader views shaila abdullah s saffron dreams is a fascinating look at how events can quickly change a life forever. Saffron dreams by shaila abdullah read online on bookmate. The second novel from pakistaniamerican author shaila m. Shaila abdullah is an author and designer based in austin, texas. The purple saffron sprouts in the dry summer across the himalayan valley. Saffron dreams academic edition by shaila abdullah. Shaila abdullah is an awardwinning author of five books.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Saffron dreams is a tale of love, tragedy, and redemption from the awardwinning author of beyond the cayenne wall. Modern history press 0 0 0 summary saffron dreams is a tale of love, tragedy, and redemption from the awardwinning author of beyond the cayenne wall. Buy saffron dreams academic edition book online at low. The thread of muslim beliefs in a modern world, and especially how women balance ancient and. This book looks at the treatment and lives of muslims in america after 911. Arissa illahi, a muslim artist and writer, discovers in a single moment. It reminds us that in the midst of tragedy, our dreams can become a lasting legacy. Read saffron dreams online by shaila abdullah books free 30. Arissa illahi is unexpectedly widowed in the wake of the 911 tragedy, while pregnant with her first child. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. She has written two awardwinning books titled saffron dreams and beyond the cayenne wall. It tells about the ways people have to struggle in life, and the things they have to go through. When the united states, and consequentially the world, was rocked by the horrific terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, arissas life is turned upside down.
Saffron dreams book overview by shaila abdullah display preferences. From her muslim beliefs, pakistani heritage, and her new role as single mother, she is just trying to fit in as a modern american woman. Buy saffron dreams reflections of america by shaila abdullah isbn. Her awardwinning novel saffron dreams explores the tragedy of 911 from the perspective of a muslim widow. Saffron dreams is a tale of love, tragedy, and redemption from the awardwinning author of beyond the cayenne wall you dont know youre a misfit until you are marked as an outcast. The academic edition of saffron dreams includes an instructors manual containing discussion topics and questions for each chapter. Saffron dreams and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Saffron dreams by shaila abdullah is an emotional journey. Abdullah has received many awards for her work including the patras bukhari award for. Shaila abdullah s saffron dreams is a moving, sensitive and eyeopening novel about arissa ilahi, a young pakistani woman living in new york city, who loses her husband in the september 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the world trade towers. Saffron dreams by shaila abdullah, 9781932690736, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Smashwords about shaila abdullah, author of saffron dreams.
Saffron dreams is a fiction novel written by shaila abdullah, a pakistaniamerican author based in texas. Arissa illahi, a muslim artist and writer, discovers in a single moment that life itself chooses. Shaila abdullah is a successful pakistaniamerican author, writer, and designer. Abdullah has received many awards for her work including the patras bukhari award for english language, the golden quill award, dolly gray children s literature award, and the norumbega. Saffron dreams by shaila abdullah overdrive rakuten.
Her books have been adopted by various colleges and universities. Please tell us a bit about your background, such as where you grew up in pakistan, where you attended school, and when you came to the united states. Shaila abdullah is the author of five books, saffron dreams, beyond the cayenne wall and three childrens books my friend suhana, rani in search of a rainbow, and a manual for marco. Shaila abdullah s saffron dreams is a fascinating look at how events can quickly change a life forever. Shaila abdullahs saffron dreams is a fascinating look at how events can quickly change a life forever. Saffron dreams by shaila abdullah is a novel that reads as if it is a genuine autobiography. Beyond the cayenne wall received the jury prize for outstanding fiction which is the highest award in the norumbega fiction awards her books include saffron dreams, beyond the. Saffron dreams, beyond the cayenne wall, my friend suhana, rani in search of a rainbow, and a manual for marco. The writer has gotten a few honors for her work including the golden quill award, norumbega jury prize for outstanding fiction, patras bukhari award for english language, reader.
382 711 175 840 425 922 220 687 1139 1299 483 1183 1403 149 807 335 68 65 1612 812 261 1398 1454 1161 291 1325 1122 88