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    The Colour of God: A Story of Family and Faith
    The Colour of God: A Story of Family and Faith
    The Colour of God: A Story of Family and Faith
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    The Colour of God: A Story of Family and Faith

    By Ayesha S. Chaudhry

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    Shortlisted for the William Saroyan International Prize 2022

    ‘Engrossing...brilliant’ Monica Ali

    ‘Heartbreaking and really funny’ Ross Gay

    ‘This book fell into my heart’ Sabrina Mahfouz

    ‘The kind of authentic voice that is rarely heard’ Saima Mir

    Ayesha tells the story of growing up in a fundamentalist Muslim household; of parents who spent most of their lives away from Pakistan; of stealing her mother’s hijabs to wear to school as a five-year-old; of revisiting the beliefs and ideals she was raised with; of failed dreams and heartbreaks, but also of joy and love.

    Life-affirming and funny, The Colour of God uncovers surprising answers to questions of faith, belonging, family and liberation, and offers a vision of freedom that isn’t measured in fabric.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOneworld Publications
    Release dateApr 15, 2021
    ISBN9781786079763
    The Colour of God: A Story of Family and Faith
    Author

    Ayesha S. Chaudhry

    Ayesha S. Chaudhry was born in Toronto and earned her PhD from New York University. She is a Professor of Gender and Islamic Studies. She teaches at the University of British Columbia and lives in Vancouver.

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