Fatima Farheen Mirza
Fatima Farheen Mirza is a celebrated American novelist, best known for her debut book, "A Place for Us," which explores themes of family, identity, and belonging. Born in California to Indian immigrants, Mirza holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her work is praised for its emotional depth and intricate storytelling, marking her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature. Mirza's writing reflects her keen insights into cultural and familial dynamics.
Book summaries for books written by Fatima Farheen Mirza
Quotes
We all belong to one another.
I wish you would tell me how you feel, so I can understand, so I can help you.
Sometimes we don't recognize the significant moments of our lives while they're happening.
It's not that easy to keep quiet, to be the one who listens.
In forgiveness, they found freedom.
Every step an act of faith.
She wanted him to know that she understood him without his having to say a word.
Love was a kind of grief.
We carry our hatreds, when we should have buried them.
It’s as if he knows that our hearts are open, that our hearts are always open for him, no matter what.
In the end, the only thing we have to give to each other is our love.
I want to be good, I want to be better, but I don’t know how.