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Amilah
In Arabic, the word “Amilah” translates into the act of being hopeful. In dark times, we find ease in giving up, and giving into our own gloom and despair. Even through these dark times, we find glimmers of hope. These glimmers are what inspired Halima to write Amilah.
“Amilah” is a book of fictional short stories that explores difficult situations in the lives of various Somali Americans. From a young woman combating the negative stigma of having depression in her family, to a young man faced with the echoes of an ugly past. In Amilah, characters are faced with either succumbing to defeat or seeking hope. “Amilah” is a look into how hope can play an important role in the lives of the dejected and ever despairing.
“Amilah” is a book of fictional short stories that explores difficult situations in the lives of various Somali Americans. From a young woman combating the negative stigma of having depression in her family, to a young man faced with the echoes of an ugly past. In Amilah, characters are faced with either succumbing to defeat or seeking hope. “Amilah” is a look into how hope can play an important role in the lives of the dejected and ever despairing.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2017
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May 9, 2017
I loved this book! It's a collection of short stories from a Somali-American perspective. Every story brings something new. Depression, bullying, depression, abuse, and even jinns! I was left in suspense at the finish of each story. The author is a Somali-American woman as well. Very good book! I recommend to any avid readers
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