The Colour of God

Braiding together Western, South Asian and Quranic storytelling styles, Ayesha illuminates what it means to exist in a world that demands something different from each of her identities. With lyricism and precision, she weaves her personal experiences with incisive social commentary to uncover the meaning of faith and belonging, love and betrayal, family and womanhood.

Shortlisted for the William Saroyan International Prize 2022'Engrossing...brilliant' Monica Ali'Heartbreaking and really funny' Ross Gay'This book fell into my heart' Sabrina Mahfouz'The kind of authentic voice that is rarely heard' Saima MirAyesha tells the story of growing up in a fundamentalist Muslim household; of parents who spent most of their lives away from Pakistan; of stealing her mother's hijabs to wear to school as a five-year-old; of revisiting the beliefs and ideals she was raised with; of failed dreams and heartbreaks, but also of joy and love.Life-affirming and funny, The Colour of God uncovers surprising answers to questions of faith, belonging, family and liberation, and offers a vision of freedom that isn't measured in fabric.

Autorentext

Ayesha S. Chaudhry was born in Toronto and earned her PhD from New York University. She is a Professor of Gender and Islamic Studies. She teaches at the University of British Columbia and lives in Vancouver.

Klappentext

A memoir of a fundamentalist Muslim childhood and of redefining faith, belonging and family in adulthood