Description
Dear Mother... brings together mothers of all ages and backgrounds in a compendium of fictional letters, written from the heart. Great challenges and responsibilities, hopes and disappointments are explored without apology. As one mother prepares for a new-born, another shares her experience of being a single parent. Why is a mother at the primary school gate feeling burnt out by 9 am and what advice does a grandmother pass down to her granddaughter? Whether she's sitting in the ante-natal clinic, on a bus or in the masjid, these letters reveal a variety of mothers' inner dialogue - one which is rarely heard in society.
- Book will be available during UK/US/International Mother's Day
- Available in time for Eid ul Adha, Eid gift
- Beautiful clothbound design
- Gold sprayed edge
- Author will promote
- social media campaign run by Kube, including countdowns and sneak peaks
- review copies distributed to influential readers
- copies sent to popular blogs for review
- Giveaways
About the Author
Suma Din is an author and freelance researcher based in Buckinghamshire, England. Her titles focus on social justice, education, faith and women. She taught in the supplementary and adult education sector for many years and wrote non-fiction resources for children. One of her writing passions is to bring marginalised voices to the fore, as she did through her book on Muslim mothers and their children's schooling. Suma is married with three children and lives with her pet fascination for bodies of water and recreational painting. Further details of publications are at: www.therootedwriter.co.uk
Reviews
'Who would have thought a book of fictional letters would produce such deep reflections about my 19 years as a mother? I found my safe space as a Muslim mother within the pages of Dear Mother - Letters from the Heart. The chapters took me back to when my children were young, made me feel seen and validated as I navigated being a mother to teenagers, and provided insight into what is to come in the future inshaAllah. This is the book I wish I had from the moment I discovered I had conceived my first child. Suma, my dear, you've done it again.
Beautiful and comforting mashaAllah. A must-read for every mother and mother-to-be.'
Aliyah Umm Raiyaan
Founder and CEO at Solace UK for Muslim Revert Women & Sunday Times Best Selling Author of Ramadan Reflections
'Author Suma Din produces another pertinent book sharing the various stages, experiences, and realities of Muslim women. It is not a stereotypical book of how wonderful motherhood is (which it can be) but the phases and stages that women go through themselves in their own words (fictionalised).'
Humera Khan
Co-founder & Trustee of An-Nisa Society
UK
'Exploring Muslim motherhood this book takes the reader through different experiences, journeys, generations, and life stages of being a mother. The joys, difficulties, roller coasters, and emotions of motherhood, coupled with the book's central focus on interactions with Muslim faith and spirituality, are exceptionally captured throughout the collection of letters.
The conversations are real, raw, and heartfelt - each letter offering unique angles, perspectives, stories, and advice about different aspects of motherhood. It's a must-read book for Muslim women of all walks of life and across generations, whether they are mothers or not, as there are many struggles and joys of being a Muslim woman illustrated throughout that we can relate to.'
Dr Sarah Akhtar Baz, Research Fellow, University of York (Health Sciences)
'As a woman who has been in and out of being a stay-at-home mother, a working mother, an active in the community, and somewhat in between them both, I agree with the statement that Suma makes, "Damned if we do and damned if we don't,". This beautiful collection of letters reminded me that a woman is valuable and worthy, not only due to her roles but how she managed to stay afloat despite the challenges and tests that come with life. This struggle is one that we all face and Suma describes it through our lens and gives us the reassurance, empathy, and understanding to know that we are not only valuable in our communities and families, but foremost to Allah, our Creator. Thank you for speaking to me on my terms, in my language, through my emotions, and hearing the voice that yearns to not only be listened to but heard by all.'
Ustadha Alima Ashfaq
Author of Duas of the Superstars & founder of Baraka Madrassah
"It felt like a very warm and welcoming embrace."
'Suma Din's writing in this series of heartwarming letters is like a welcoming invitation to go back in time and forward into the future, through the lens of motherhood. It's like speaking to a kind and nurturing figure who understands what is sometimes unconveyable. Islam, and our unique relationship with Allah, is the connective thread that ties this deeply insightful piece of work together, and anchors our experience together as Muslim mums. It is truly a book, and a moment, to savour.'
Mariya bint Rehan author of The Best Dua
'Suma writes with such gentleness. Each letter is so poetic and poignant making it a perfect companion for Muslim mothers everywhere.'
Ruzina Ahad, author of Dream, Du'a Do.
Book Information
ISBN 9781847742032
Author Suma Din
Format Hardback
Page Count 100
Imprint Kube Publishing Ltd
Publisher Kube Publishing Ltd
