A Very Resilient Amreeki Dream

By Almas Akhtar

Its a powerful story of love, resilience, and dedication.
Love and dedication can conquer the toughest battles.
Its trust, in fact, complete trust among two individuals that leads to a successful marriage.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 8, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504907392

Almas Akhtar

Almas Akhtar is a freelance writer and blogger. She completed her graduation from St. Joseph’s College, Karachi, before moving to the United States of America. She enjoys writing about social issues and ordinary people, those who, in some way, are not so ordinary but are unsung heroes who are trying to make a difference in society. She started her blog, Tuesday Talk, five and a half years back on Facebook. She writes blogs on Blogger and Tumbler under the name Almas"s Dynamic Diaries. She has also written blogs and articles for many local and international newspapers. Last year, she wrote her first book, A Very Resilient Amreeki Dream, which she has dedicated to all the women who are victims of domestic abuse. She is writing her second book these days. She lives in the state of Michigan with her husband and three kids.

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Published by AuthorHouse 05/29/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-0740-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-0739-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015905828

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Contents

August 2012, Southfield, Michigan

November 2009, Karachi

December 2009, Karachi

August 2010, Sterling Heights, Michigan

December 2010, Chicago

September 2012, Sterling Heights

April 2013, Southfield, Michigan

April 2013, Southfield

December 2013, Southfield

February 2014, Southfield

March 2015, Southfield

To my parents, for all their love! To my three kids, Allana, Ammar, and Amber, who are my pride and joy! To Yahya, who made me believe in the power of prayers, and especially to my husband, Adil, for giving me all the love and confidence I have today. And to women who are victims of domestic abuse. To all the immigrants who came to the United States of America in search of their dreams, this is for you!

August 2012, Southfield, Michigan

It’s been two years, and you still can’t make tea properly—like my mom used to make. I wonder how many more years I will have to drink this medicated hot water, Asim said.

I left the tea bag in it for at least four minutes and also warmed the milk before adding it to the tea. I tried, but I can make new one, replied Safina in a very annoyed, somewhat scared tone.

"No, I have to go. I don’t need another cup of Joshanda," Asim said as he got up.

Safina picked it up and sniffed it. To her, it did not smell that bad, like the herbal medicine her mother used to make for a sore throat.

"What should I cook for dinner? Karahi chicken or qeema?" Safina asked, coming near him.

"Don’t ask me that. Use your brain—I