Love in a Headscarf by Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Along the way, Janmohamed enlightens readers and reminds us all of our common humanity, with, or without, a headscarf.

Love in a Headscarfis a rich and full exploration of her choice to uphold her Islamic traditions, while maintaining her own identity in her search for love and spirituality. There has been a lot written about the horrors of arranged marriage, but here you see it at its best.' -The Good Book Guide, 'With honesty and humor, Shelina Zahra Janmohamed navigates the complicated world of being a British Muslim woman in our modern society. ' -Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author ofThe Muslim Next Door: the Qur'an, the Media, and that Veil Thin 'Her journey is at times hilarious, but also a rare and fascinating insight into what it means to be a Muslim woman. Perfect for the bedside table, but enlightening, as well. A forthright, charming tale of unraveling the 'overwhelming contradictions and tangles' of identity.' -Kirkus Review 'A delightful memoir that celebrates spirituality, self-empowerment, female agency and resistance to cultural (both 'Eastern' and 'Western') dictates on women's roles and identities.' -Randa Abdel-Fattah, author ofDoes My Head Look Big in This? 'What a fun glimpse into the courting rituals of a traditional South Asian British Muslim community! Janmohamed's colorful and often humorous memoir shows us how those of another culture and religion might navigate the search for love, that most universal of themes. There has been a lot written about the horrors of arranged marriage, but here you see it at its best.' -The Good Book Guide, 'Her account of having to meet the succession of suitors-frequently unsavory, reluctant or downright rude-is hilarious. 'Her journey is at times hilarious, but also a rare and fascinating insight into what it means to be a Muslim woman.

Love in a Headscarf by Shelina Zahra Janmohamed