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Somia Sadiq

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Somia is an award-winning entrepreneur, global peace negotiator, and visionary leader in conflict transformation strategies. As the founder of Narratives, Kahanee, and Ravayat, she pioneers storytelling-driven solutions for transformation and systemic change. A sought-after keynote speaker and conflict readiness strategist, she blends business acumen with cultural wisdom. Gajarah, her debut novel, is a powerful testament to resilience, identity, and ancestral strength.

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What Do We Really Inherit?

Naano, my maternal grandmother, used to collect teacups. Short ones. Round ones. Pretty, colourful, imperfect ones. Especially imperfect ones. Those received extra love from her. She’d even talk to them as if they were her friends.

My grandmother passed on a long time ago, but I still ask my aunties if any of those cups remain. I never felt the need to hold on to objects from my grandparents until Read more of this blog post »
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"Where does one start. This is a beautifully written novel that draws you in immediately as your senses awaken to Emahn's world in Pakistan. You smell the flowers garlands and chai and see the bright silk and jewels. You hear the author singing and re" Read more of this review »
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Kafka on the Shore moves like a dream - parts vivid, parts blurry, parts that stay with you for days, and parts you might forget. Stunning prose that strikes a remarkable balance between heartbreak, joy, desire, and gutting darkness. This book stretc ...more
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Micki’s Island Sisters is a searingly honest portrayal of the brutal realities of sexual violence. Set against the backdrop of both Haiti and the United States, the story follows four friends as they navigate various forms of upheaval. While the subj ...more
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