Far from home by na'ima b robert

Mar 07, 2018 i had the honour and pleasure of speaking with renowned author, poet and speaker na ima 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 muslims. Tariros trailer from far from home, a novel about zimbabwe. Two narratives of life in zimbabwe come together in this british import. Robert somalia is still in the news after years of civil war, and its war refugees go to many countries. Her historical novel, far from home earned her a muslim writers award and the childrens africana book award in washington. A shona girl ejected from her home shares thoughtprovoking parallels with a white girl forced from her own 25 years later.

Robert is editor of sisters, a magazine for muslim women, and author of several multicultural books for children and teens. Network, meet your local community whilst enjoying a cuppa chai with desi treats. Review in a captivating tale about two teenage girls divided by decades and racial prejudice, naima b robert weaves an absorbing story about how the fight for land has shaped zimbabwes colonial legacy. Tariros trailer from far from home, a novel about zimbabwe duration. Fourteenyearold tariro loves her life, her family and her home under the baobab tree, but all that goodness comes crashing down when a rhodesian colonialist claims the rich farmland for himself. This dual protagonist novel begins with the story of tariro, who is a young girl living in 1960s preliberation rhodesia.

Naima robert wants to read 25 books in the 20 reading challenge. Katie and tariro are worlds apart but their lives are linked by a terrible secret, gradually revealed in this compelling and dramatic story of two girls grappling with the complexities of adolescence, family and a painful colonial legacy. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover naimas connections and jobs at similar companies. Robert explores in her forthcoming young adult novel, far from home frances. 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. May 22, 2012 far from home was named one of two 20 best books for older readers by the childrens africana book award jury. Robert, author of the new novel far from home, which i just finished reading. Robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Not sure what to expect exactly but interested in the zimbabwean setting, being african myself, i looked forward to reading it. Far from home is told through the eyes of tariro and katie, worlds apart but linked through the war over the fertile land surrounding a baobab tree in masvingo, and a terrible family secret. Some of the central issues of the novels are captured in the following description, given at the author website. As someone who lived in zimbabwe during the early years depicted in this book, i can verify robert s descriptions of both racial communities. Her latest novel about zimbabwe, far from home, won a muslim.

May 22, 2012 na ima b robert is descended from scottish highlanders on her fathers side and the zulu people on her mothers side. View naima b roberts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Far from home naima b robert haftad 9781847800060 bokus. Na ima b robert is descended from scottish highlanders on her fathers side and the zulu people on her mothers side. Robert, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Fourteenyearold tariro loves her life, her family and her home under the baobab tree, but all that goodness comes crashing down when a rhodesian colonialist claims.

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 muslims. Far from home tells the story of the unique and troubling history of the country of zimbabwe through the lens of two different young girls living 35 years apart. Robert on paperback online and enjoy having your favourite juvenile grades 79 ages 1214 books delivered to you in. It is this sense of belonging to the land and the land belonging to ones selfthe violence it engenders, the awe it inspires, the willingness of people to sacrifice everything they hold dear, including children and family, to hold onto that landthat naima b. To kill a mockingbird have you read the book far from home by naima b. Far from home is told by tariro and katie, worlds apart but linked through the war over the fertile land surrounding a baobab tree in masvingo, and a terrible family secret. Naima b robert director the abundant author academy. In 2005 roberts agent encouraged her to write an autobiography which became the international muslim bestseller from my sisters lips. Charity right invite you to our chai partiesbrunches with naima b robert author and motivational speaker. Roberts third ya title, far from home, is a historical fiction novel set in zimbabwe and is featured in the 2011 popup festival of stories in london. She is the awardwinning author of the bestseller, from my sisters lips and founding editor of sisters, the magazine for fabulous muslim women. She has written over 10 multicultural childrens books, including the swirling hijaab, going to mecca and ramadan moon. Treating the difficult subject of land ownership in zimbabwe and colonial rhodesia from 1960 to the present day, na ima robert s historical fiction describes the pain land reapportionment policies have caused white and black families.

Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Home titlesstore literature novels far from home naima b. She sees writing for children as writing a love letter to the next generation. Robert has been telling stories and helping other women tell theirs. Atmospheric, gripping and epic in scope, far from home brings the turbulent history of zimbabwe to vivid, tangible life. About naima the stories you tell are your love letters to the next generation. She provides insight into the tribulations of whites and blacks in poignant and memorable ways. Mujuru, the liberation fighter and kingmaker interview. Presently living far away from where i lived and called home for all of my adult years, the title of this book appealed to me in many ways. Robert, 9781847800060, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But then the white settlers arrive, and everything changes suddenly, violently, and tragically, robbing.

Mar 29, 2012 it is this sense of belonging to the land and the land belonging to ones selfthe violence it engenders, the awe it inspires, the willingness of people to sacrifice everything they hold dear, including children and family, to hold onto that landthat naima b. Although it is sometimes challenging to keep straight roberts. I dont have very much experience or knowledge of the political turmoil that zimbabwe has faced, both with colonialism and with reclaiming their independence, but i am always fascinated when authors have the ability to tell a good story, fill it with such emotion as well as educate me in a very subtle manner. Far from home was named one of two 20 best books for older readers by the childrens africana book award jury. Robert is author of the muslimah classic, from my sisters lips and founding editor of sisters, the magazine for muslim women, and discover, the magazine for curious muslim kids. Charity right invite you to our chai partiesbrunches with na ima b robert author and motivational speaker. Robert has been telling stories and helping other women tell theirs for over 15 years. A shona girl ejected from her home shares thoughtprovoking parallels with a white girl. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking and writing stories that shocked her teachers. Join us at any of the following venues by booking your tickets on the links below. Far from home by naima b robert online islamic book. Trailers and excerpts from far from home, the new novel by naima b. She was born in leeds, grew up in zimbabwe and went to university in london.