Author Fauzia Rafique’s highly acclaimed novel ‘Skeena’ is a compelling story of a young Muslim Canadian woman’s transitional evolution which spans 30 years from the land of her birthplace to the land of her rebirth.
Skeena’s journey is set in a framework of a life of oppression caused by cultural, religious, racist, patriarchal, familial, political, and societal conditions. Although told in a narrative based on Skeena’s Muslim identity and birthright the story transcends all cultural boundaries of violence against women. The story is layered in memorable characters and details so rich you will want to savor every word. The novel documents yet another personal account of a powerful voice that breaks the code of silence in the world of violence against woman and oppression of all peoples.
A page turner from beginning to end. A potential best seller.
Essential reading for high school and university students.
Aurhor/Presenter Valerie B. -Taylor is the President of New West Writers group. More information here: https://newwestwriters.wordpress.com/members
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Fauzia Rafique is a member of New West Writers group. For more information: https://newwestwriters.wordpress.com/members/
‘Skeena’ by Fauzia Rafique, Libros Libertad, Surrey 2011.
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