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Beneath My Mother’s Feet
ISBN 1416947280
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
2008
208 pages
Multicultural Fiction
12+
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Annotation: Which path should you take when faced with the choice between your own dreams and the needs of the people you love most?
Summary: Nazia is very obedient to her mother and she follows the tradition of India until her father is injured in an accident. She drops out of school to help her mother which leaves her in jeopardy for marriage. Will she marry or will she follow her heart's path?
Critique: This book is a wonderful coming-of-age story which takes place in Pakistan. Nazia is a dutiful daughter. She never question the fact that she will soon be married off and have to tend to her husband’s house, until her dowry is stolen, her family is kicked out of their house and her father abandon them. This book is about following the passions of your own and making the impossible happen.
Biography: Amjed Oamar graduated from The Ohio State University with degrees in English and psychology. She currently resides in Ohio and works for the Dublin City School District. Amjed lived in Pakistan for several years and returns regularly. This is her first book.
Summary: Nazia is very obedient to her mother and she follows the tradition of India until her father is injured in an accident. She drops out of school to help her mother which leaves her in jeopardy for marriage. Will she marry or will she follow her heart's path?
Critique: This book is a wonderful coming-of-age story which takes place in Pakistan. Nazia is a dutiful daughter. She never question the fact that she will soon be married off and have to tend to her husband’s house, until her dowry is stolen, her family is kicked out of their house and her father abandon them. This book is about following the passions of your own and making the impossible happen.
Biography: Amjed Oamar graduated from The Ohio State University with degrees in English and psychology. She currently resides in Ohio and works for the Dublin City School District. Amjed lived in Pakistan for several years and returns regularly. This is her first book.
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