Overview
Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Rupi Kaur, this heartrending story told in prose and poetry weaves together the stories of a mother and daughter's lives. In this stunning sophomore novel, acclaimed writer Jasmin Kaur explores trauma, fear, courage, community, and the healing power of love in its many forms. Kiran flees her home in Punjab for a fresh start in Canada after a sexual assault leaves her pregnant. But overstaying her visa and living undocumented brings its own perils for both her and her daughter, Sahaara. Sahaara would do anything to protect her mother. When she learns the truth about Kiran's past, she feels compelled to seek justice--even if it means challenging a powerful and dangerous man. if i tell you the truth that i've dug from the hardened depths of this shrapnel-filled dirt with these aching, bloody hands would you believe me? would you still love me?
Full Product Details
Author: Jasmin Kaur
Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: Unabridged edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 17.00cm
Weight: 0.068kg
ISBN: 9781799947592
ISBN 10: 1799947599
Publication Date: 19 January 2021
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Kaur weaves a captivating narrative that reminds us of what it means to be raw, to be powerful, to be beautifully unique--beautifully human. So many people need this book. I'm one of them."" -- ""Kristin Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author"""
Kaur weaves a captivating narrative that reminds us of what it means to be raw, to be powerful, to be beautifully unique--beautifully human. So many people need this book. I'm one of them. -- Kristin Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author
""Kaur weaves a captivating narrative that reminds us of what it means to be raw, to be powerful, to be beautifully unique--beautifully human. So many people need this book. I'm one of them."" -- ""Kristin Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author""
Author Information
Jasmin Kaur is a writer, illustrator, and spoken word artist living in Vancouver, BC. Her writing, which explores feminism, social empowerment, love, and survival, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. As an arts facilitator and fourth-grade teacher, Jasmin has been leading creative writing workshops for young people across North America, the UK, and Australia over the past fi ve years. Visit her online at www.jasminkaur.com. Jasmin Kaur is a writer, illustrator, and spoken word artist living in Vancouver, BC. Her writing, which explores feminism, social empowerment, love, and survival, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. As an arts facilitator and fourth-grade teacher, Jasmin has been leading creative writing workshops for young people across North America, the UK, and Australia over the past fi ve years. Visit her online at www.jasminkaur.com.
