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Book Synopsis: Two-thirds of today’s British Pakistani diaspora trace their origins back to Mirpur in Azad Kashmir, a district that saw mass displacement and migration when it was submerged by the waters of a dam built after Partition. Sabba Khan’s debut graphic memoir explores what identity, belonging and memory mean for her and her family against the backdrop of this history.
As a second-generation Azad Kashmiri migrant in East London, Khan paints a vivid snapshot of contemporary British Asian life and investigates the complex shifts experienced by different generations within migrant communities, creating an uplifting and universal story that crosses borders and decades.
Race, gender and class are brought to the forefront in a simple and personal narrative, illuminated by an eloquent minimal style and architectural page design. Khan asks how religion and secularism, tradition and trend, heritage and progression can move toward a common space of love and understanding? Read more
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Discover the powerful memoir that takes you on a journey of identity, belonging, and memory. The Roles We Play is a captivating tale that explores the rich history of Mirpur in Azad Kashmir, a district shaped by mass displacement and migration. With its eloquent minimal style and architectural page design, this groundbreaking graphic memoir by Sabba Khan delves into the complex shifts experienced by different generations within migrant communities.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant narrative of contemporary British Asian life, as Khan, a second-generation Azad Kashmiri migrant in East London, paints a vivid snapshot of the challenges and triumphs faced by her family. This uplifting and universal story crosses borders and spans decades, offering a fresh perspective on race, gender, and class.
With its thought-provoking exploration of how religion and secularism, tradition and trend, heritage and progression can converge, The Roles We Play invites readers to reflect on the values that unite us all. Don't miss this gripping and beautifully crafted memoir that captures the essence of love and understanding in a divided world.
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