H&S Book Club | A Place for Us
A Place for Us unfolds the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family, gathered together in their Californian hometown to celebrate the eldest daughter, Hadia's, wedding - a match of love rather than tradition. In a narrative that spans decades and sees family life through the eyes of each member, A Place For Us charts the crucial moments in the family's past, from the bonds that bring them together to the differences that pull them apart. A deeply affecting and resonant story, A Place for Us is truly a book for our times: a moving portrait of what it means to be an American family today, a novel of love, identity and belonging that eloquently examines what it means to be both American and Muslim -- and announces Fatima Farheen Mirza as a major new literary talent.
“A Place For US is a beautifully written novel that weaves together different perspectives from an Indian Muslim-American family to share their individual and collective experiences. Full of wistful memories, it was the perfect book club pick for the end of summer.”
“A Place For Us was such a wonderful read that gives you an insider’s look into the life of an Indian Muslim family living in California. It tugged at my heartstrings and made me fall in love with all of the characters, even the difficult ones.”
“A Place For Us is the only book that has brought me to the verge of tears in the past few years. The characters are relatable, the story is beautiful, and there is something meaningful on every single page.”
“I could not put this book down! A Place for Us is an emotionally-evocative and profound story of family and belonging. I was also blown away that this is Fatima Farheen Mirza’s first novel.”
“I love, love, loved A Place for Us – definitely my favorite H&S Book Club pick thus far. As an Indian-American, I found that the story, characters and relationships really resonated with me. It was a deeply moving read that I would strongly recommend!”