Amal Unbound
Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed is a large print edition published by Gale, a Cengage Company on December 11, 2019. This 280-page book tells the story of Amal, a young girl living in a quiet Pakistani village, who dreams of becoming a teacher. Her aspirations are interrupted when she must care for her siblings, but she remains determined to continue her education. A chance encounter with the son of a corrupt landlord forces Amal into servitude to pay off her family’s debt, leading her into a life filled with challenges and heartbreak.
Readers will find Amal navigating her new reality at the Khan estate, where she faces struggles and forms complex relationships, particularly with a girl named Nabila. As Amal becomes increasingly aware of the Khans’ unethical actions, she understands the need for collective action to challenge the oppressive status quo. This narrative explores themes of family, social issues, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a poignant reflection on the quest for justice and personal dreams.
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“Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal’s Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she’s busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher one day. Her dreams are temporarily dashed when–as the eldest daughter–she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. Amal is upset, but she doesn’t lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. Then the unimaginable happens–after an accidental run-in with the son of her village’s corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family’s servant to pay off her own family’s debt. Life at the opulent Khan estate is full of heartbreak and struggle for Amal–especially when she inadvertently makes an enemy of a girl named Nabila. Most troubling, though, is Amal’s growing awareness of the Khans’ nefarious dealings. When it becomes clear just how far they will go to protect their interests, Amal realizes she will have to find a way to work with others if they are ever to exact change in a cruel status quo, and if Amal is ever to achieve her dreams.”–Back cover.
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