Family Values
Family Values by A. R. Ahmed, published by New Generation Publishing Limited on December 23, 2024, is a poignant exploration of cultural identity and familial bonds. This edition spans 322 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a young couple from Pakistan who immigrate to north-west England in the 1990s, bringing their rich cultural heritage and values. Their three British-Pakistani Muslim children navigate the complexities of adolescence and adulthood, each grappling with their own aspirations and the expectations of their family.
Readers will find a multifaceted portrayal of the family’s dynamics as Laila strives to honor her parents while sacrificing her ambitions, Nazia challenges societal norms, and Farid defends the family’s honor. The story unfolds through the perspectives of each family member, highlighting their struggles to reconcile faith, tradition, and modernity amidst societal changes. Family Values presents a narrative rich in themes of resilience and the enduring significance of family, offering insight into the immigrant experience and the challenges of maintaining cultural identity.
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As society evolves and cultures collide, how do you stay true to your family values? As immigrants from Pakistan, a young couple arrive in north-west England with dreams of a better life, bringing with them their rich cultural heritage and deeply rooted values. Now, in the 1990s, their three working-class British-Pakistani Muslim children navigate the turbulent path from adolescence to adulthood. Laila dreams of making her parents proud, even if it means sacrificing her personal ambitions. Nazia, the rebel, battles against conformity. Meanwhile, their steadfast brother Farid refuses to accept anything that could tarnish the family’s honour. Family Values is told through the eyes of each family member, painting a vivid portrait of their struggle to balance faith, tradition, and modernity in a rapidly changing world. Despite facing numerous challenges and increasing scrutiny on their community, their story is one of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of family.
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