I'll Find My Way

by Maniza Naqvi (Editor)

The anthology is a testament to the talent of new writers from Pakistan. This collection of stories—written for a story-writing competition arranged by Oxford University Press Pakistan—is based on the idea that everyone has a good story to tell. These stories, written by many individuals separately, together chronicle the human spirit.

There are four themes, ‘Paved and Unpaved Ways’, ‘The Meaning of Me’, ‘Because this is what Matters’ and ‘The Bravest Place on Earth’. There are stories of kindness and empathy, social injustice—and a real sense of belief and hope for a better future.

This anthology will be a welcome addition to school libraries, especially schools that offer extended reading for their students in O and A level study programmes.

468 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2014

About the author

Maniza Naqvi is a novelist and short story writer. Born in Lahore, she lives mostly in the USA. Her four novels are Mass Transit, On Air, Stay With Me, and A Matter of Detail. She has also published a book of short stories: Sarajevo Saturdays. She writes fiction and essays as a Monday Columnist for 3Quarksdaily.com

Reviews

[Dr Tanzeel · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very good introduction to more than 70 new writers..even taboos have been discussed. ..however some stories are overwhelmed by the themes given.

[F. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about this book is how, in an anthology of 74 short stories, so very few stand out in terms of tone and treatment of subject matter.

The two or three that do, however, merit 3/5 for a 2-star book.

[Fasiha]

I want to read this book

[Tania Qureshi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great stories, the one that tends to inspire me to read more Pakistani English Literature in the first place was the first one in this beautiful book. I had a nice time reading all of them.