Far Away from Here - Ambata Kazi - Sparkpress

''In New Orleans, it's been five years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the heart and soul of both the city and its residents. Three young Black Muslim friends have reconnected after drifting apart as teenagers: Fatima left with the floodwaters of Katrina following the murder of her childhood love and fiancâe, Wakeel, and has now returned to reluctantly care for Wakeel's mother. Tahani rebelled against a strict Muslim upbringing and feels stifled in her life as a single mother, trying to make ends meet while craving a creative outlet. And Saif, the cousin of Wakeel, must reconcile with Fatima over how his illicit past played a role in his cousin's death. All three struggle to envision a future for themselves that they can actively shape. A testament to the stories we tell ourselves and each other, Far Away From Here is a coming-of-age novel threaded with themes of community, tradition, faith, and the courage to own one's narrative''--

Product Specs:
EAN/ISBN: 9781684633289

Contributor: Ambata Kazi

Dewey: 813.6

Category: African American women ; African American Muslims ; African Americans ; Hurricane Katrina, 2005 ; New Orleans (La.) ; Muslim women ; Louisiana ; Bildungsromans ; Novels

Harmonized Code: 4901.99.0075

Category: Topical | Own Voices

Publish Date: 08/12/2025