Songs of My Grandmother
On Finding Ourselves, Each Other and the Things That Make Us Come Alive
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Narrated by:
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Sara Surani
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By:
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Sara Surani
About this listen
In this collection of poetry and prose, Sara Surani weaves together the universal songs of her ancestors, voices of women she has met across the world, and her own reflections. These are not songs with music, but melodies of memory and spirit–of love and laughter. Of curiosity and wonder. Of healing and hope. Of the little moments when time slows down.
The daughter of Pakistani-Muslim immigrants who moved to South Texas to give their daughter a better life, Surani draws on her roots to create a tapestry of stories; comforting and deeply familiar. Throughout the book, she braids shared struggles with collective joy, reminding us of all that we hold in common while conjuring a deep sense of belonging–one that is needed now, more than ever.
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Critic reviews
Tender, poetic, and deeply human, Songs of My Grandmother is a delicious potion. Drink up to restore your senses, awaken to beauty, and remember what is important beneath it all: belonging, community, and above all, love.—Valarie Kaur, activist and best-selling author of See No Stranger, Sage Warrior, and World of Wonder
An enrapturing journey through the vibrant spectrum of human emotion, rich with multigenerational stories of love, self-discovery, and relentless perseverance. Sara weaves the wisdom of the past with the struggles of the present, producing an evocative and colorful celebration of heritage and humankind.—Mariam Dogar, author of Our Ancestors Did Not Breathe This Air
Songs of My Grandmother is a lyrical invitation to embrace the fullness of our humanity. Sara explores the sacred dance between grief and joy, belonging, and loss. With every page, she tenderly holds our hands and guides us through the complexities of identity, showing us how the stories of our ancestors shape the very essence of who we are. A testament to the resilience of love and the enduring strength of the human spirit, prepare to be moved, inspired, and transformed.—Nancy Levin, author of Embrace Your Shadow to Find Your Light