Shaila Abdullah

Review and Book Giveway on At Home With Books

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Alyce Reese of At Home with Books graciously posted a review of Saffron Dreams on her popular blog. If you comment on her review, you will be entered to win either an autographed copy of Saffron Dreams or A Taste of Saffron, a recipe book.

Enter today. The giveaway ends on July 27.

Here is a brief excerpt of the review:

“Saffron Dreams is an emotional story about one woman’s struggle to live a fulfilling life in the United States. Shaila Abdullah does a wonderful job of telling Arissa’s story – weaving her past memories into her present experiences. The story is written in first person from Arissa’s point of view, and really helps the reader experience what it would be like to live as a Pakistani woman in America. The writing is poetic and full of emotion.” Read the complete review

Since it’s been awhile, let me provide you some important links to Saffron Dreams below:

Buy the Book
About the book
Excerpt
Reviews
Contact the author

Here’s a book video of Saffron Dreams

Review and Interview on Suko’s Notebook

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Susan Ortlieb of Suko’s Notebook posted this review of Saffron Dreams on her book blog this week.

“I approached this book with a touch of apprehension, although I was at the same time optimistic, having read positive reviews for Saffron Dreams beforehand. You’d think that a book about a young woman who loses her husband in that tragedy would be morose and depressing, but instead this story is engrossing and life-affirming. Once I picked it up I couldn’t stop reading it. More than anything else, Saffron Dreams is a beautiful love story, a love which endures and lives on, and grows even stronger as time passes.” Read full review online

An interview of mine is also posted on the blog. Happy reading and thanks, Susan.

Blog Tour Stop 9: RebeccasReads

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In the book review world, who hasn’t heard of RebeccasReads? They provide a wonderful environment in which book lovers can learn about new and exciting books. Sandie Kirkland of RebeccasReads reviewed Saffron Dreams and offered her thoughts. Here is an excerpt with link to full posting:

“Saffron Dreams is a compelling look into another culture and into how we each can build the life we were meant to live. The writing is lyrical and pulls the reader along quickly. One focus I found interesting was looking at the tragedy of 9-11 through the eyes of an American immigrant. The thread of Muslim beliefs in a modern world, and how women especially balance ancient and modern traditions, is a fresh, different viewpoint. Finally, the self-affirmation that we can handle whatever life throws at us is valuable. I enjoyed this book and will recommend it to others.”
Full posting

Nirali Magazine Features Beyond the Cayenne Wall

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Nirali Magazine, an online magazine that reflects the identity and interests of South Asian women all over North America, featured me in their April Issue. Staff writer, Nakasha Ahmad examined the stories in Beyond the Cayenne Wall and attempted to integrate it with my life as an immigrant, a woman, a wife, and a mother. According to reviewer Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon, “Shaila’s book has pulled back the ‘exotic’ cultural curtain aside for a brief moment and directed the Western gaze on the unexamined life of South Asian women.” See: If These Walls Could Talk: Shaila Abdullah’s debut book opens a window on life as a Pakistani woman.