Robert, editor of sisters magazine and author of from my sisters lips, will live on. Naima b robert is an author of multicultural literature and founding editor of the ukbased. From my sisters lips by naima b robert penguin books australia. As a trailblazing author of over 20 diverse fiction titles for children and teens, as well as the bestselling memoir, from my sisters lips, naima s work has been read, studied, debated and translated multiple times, all around the world. From my sisters lips was the first islamic book i ever read, as it actually came to me in a period when i was facing some challenges in my life through naima, we also get to meet other sisters from different parts of the world who share their experiences from reversion to submission, nikkah, divorce, hijab, bereavement, niqab and so on. Full text of historical collections of louisiana and. Covered from head to toe with only her eyes visible, the sig. Robert offers a rare glimpse into the lives of a community of women, most of whom are converts to islam, and invites. Feelings of shock, horror, repulsion, or even fear, are not uncommon. Founding editor of sisters, author of from my sisters lips and. Each time sister maria looked at her list, a string of nerves tightened in.
From my sisters lips offers a rare glimpse into the lives of a community of women, most of whom are. I had the honour and pleasure of speaking with renowned author, poet and speaker naima b roberts, author of the critically acclaimed book from my sisters lips, that has inspired myself and women of all backgrounds in our journey as. From my sisters lips by naima b robert paperback 432 pages size. When naima b robert abandoned her western lifestyle and embraced islam six years ago, it was not a decision taken lightly. From my sisters lips by naima b robert penguin books. After the success of her autobiography, from my sisters lips, robert began writing young adult ya islamic. Robert has been telling stories and helping other women tell theirs. Born in leeds to a scottish father and zulu mother, both from south africa, robert grew up in zimbabwe and attended university in england. They both watched images of schoolyard antics, followed by a.
Bantam 2006 about the book covered from head to toe, with only her eyes visible, the sight of a muslim woman on a western city street rarely fails to provoke a strong reaction. From my sisters lips by naima b robert book cover, description, publication history. Benigna, beatrix or any virgin known to you, as anna, martha, maria. Robert is the daughter of a white south african father of scottish. Brunos and campanellas systems, and robert fludds theatre system, all of which. From my sisters lips by naima b robert fantastic fiction. It was for this reason that i dedicated from my sisters lips to him, all those years ago. Full text of historical collections of louisiana and florida.
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