The Thread That Connects Us
(Author) Ayaan MohamudNew from the author of the acclaimed You Think You Know Me. "A powerful new voice." The GuardianA story of shared blood and bad blood, endings and beginnings... Safiya has struggled to pick up the pieces of her family since her dad left them and moved to Somalia. She refuses to trust in love, despite wishing she could fall for boy-next-door Yusuf... And then her dad moves back to town with his new family, shattering her life all over again.Halima doesn't want to move to England. She resents her stepdad for dropping her in a strange new life with a new language to learn - replacing her friends with bullies who set out to shame her. When the girls are thrown together at school, it's hate at first sight. But as they uncover life-changing secrets from their parents' past, they begin to realize...What if the key to all their problems lies in their sisterhood?
Ayaan Mohamud
Ayaan Mohamud is a Somali-American writer known for her powerful poetry and prose that address themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. Her notable works include "Daughters of the Diaspora" and "Becoming American," which have garnered critical acclaim for their poignant exploration of cultural displacement and resilience. Mohamud's writing style is characterized by its lyrical language and raw emotion, drawing readers in with its authenticity and depth. She has made a significant impact on contemporary literature by shedding light on the complexities of immigrant narratives and amplifying marginalized voices. Her most famous work, "Daughters of the Diaspora," has been praised for its insightful portrayal of the intersectionality of race, gender, and cultural heritage.
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