Samira and Samir: The Heart Rendering Story of Love and Oppression in Afghanistan (Paperback) (Second-Hand)

Sabiha Al Khemir – Samira and Samir: The Heart Rendering Story of Love and Oppression in Afghanistan (Paperback) (Second-Hand)

Author: Sabiha Al Khemir
Title: Samira and Samir: The Heart Rendering Story of Love and Oppression in Afghanistan
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 9780099466444
Language: English
Genre: Fiction / Historical / Cultural
Condition: Second-Hand

Samira and Samir is a powerful tale of identity, love, and resistance set against the harsh backdrop of life in Afghanistan. When a baby girl is born into a family that longs for a son, she is raised as a boy — a decision that will shape her destiny. As Samira grows up as Samir, she experiences both freedom and constraint in a society defined by rigid traditions and conflict.

Written with rare compassion and poetic sensitivity, Sabiha Al Khemir weaves a story that explores the cost of survival, the search for truth, and the courage to live authentically in a world of oppression. This unforgettable novel brings to life the struggle of one woman to reconcile her heart and her identity in a culture that denies her both.

Condition

This is a pre-owned paperback in very good condition. The cover shows light handling wear typical of a second-hand copy, but all pages are clean and intact. A beautifully kept copy for readers who enjoy moving, thought-provoking world fiction.

Book Highlights

• A gripping story of love, gender, and cultural conflict in Afghanistan.
• Explores identity, oppression, and the strength of the human spirit.
• Written by Sabiha Al Khemir, art historian and novelist.
• Perfect for readers of Khaled Hosseini and Elif Shafak.

Why You’ll Love It

Samira and Samir is a hauntingly beautiful and emotionally charged novel that captures the struggle of living between worlds — between love and duty, freedom and tradition. It’s a story that lingers long after the final page, offering insight into both the pain and resilience of the human heart.