{"title":"Yasmin Azad","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the insightful works of Yasmin Azad, a captivating author known for her profound narratives and explorations of identity and culture. In her evocative books, Azad skillfully captures the intricacies of life, particularly within the realms of family dynamics and societal norms. Her writing is not only a window into her own experiences but also a broader commentary on the universal themes of belonging and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eStay, Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e, Yasmin Azad presents an intimate memoir filled with rich storytelling and poignant reflections. The book takes readers on a journey through her experiences growing up in a close-knit community, highlighting the struggles and triumphs faced by those carving out their own paths amidst traditional expectations. Through her vivid prose, Azad invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between honouring familial heritage and seeking individual freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYasmin Azad's work falls under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, offering readers not just personal tales but an opportunity to contemplate their own narratives and the connections that shape us. Her books are perfect for those interested in stories that delve deep into cultural and personal exploration, crafting a unique blend of introspection and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stay-daughter-by-yasmin-azad-9781800751392","title":"Stay, Daughter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe did not stay in our houses. Not in the way our grandmothers had, or our mothers. We went out a little more and veiled ourselves a little less. Some of us longed for more learning and dreamed about leaving home to get it. The elders shook their heads and cautioned: too much education could ruin a girl's future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo be a Muslim girl in the Sri Lanka of the 50s and 60s was to have to stay inside once you hit puberty; where even a glimpse of flesh was forbidden; and where things were done the way they'd always been done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Yasmin Azad's family is full of love, humour and larger-than-life characters, despite the strictures half of them were under. And almost despite himself, Yasmin's father allows her an education – an education that would open the whole world to her, even as it risked closing her off from those she was closest to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary portrait of a time and a community in the midst of profound change, \u003cem\u003eStay, Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e vividly evokes a now-vanished world, but its central clash – that of tradition and modernity – is one that will always be with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845825188076,"sku":"9781800751392","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3614013482829.jpg?v=1758897385"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yasmin-azad.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}