This is the introduction to my upcoming novel MALI. The story follows the life and trials of a young Somali Canadian boy named Abdirazak in Toronto. Growing up in a housing projects in Toronto without a father to guide him , Abdi now finds himself in a perilous situation. Is he just another criminal who is deserving o...
Mali is the story of a young Somali Canadian boy/youth who struggles with the pressures and influences of the environment around him. It is a story that explores the socio-economic factors that most Somali kids in inner city Toronto face. From money, drugs and a need for respect amongst his peers I try to tackle the r...
''Marriage isn't easy especially when it's arranged and you hardly know the guy.'' 23-year-old Zara, a modest and virtuous Muslimah, has finally accepted a marriage proposal and is ready to share her life and love with her husband. But what happens when he is broody, stiff and ignores her most of the time? Is it pos...
Somali seventeen year old Warsan practically had the perfect life until an unlikely situation flips her life around..all in a matter of 48 hours. The events that follow force young Warsan to wonder if she is even strong enough to cope with the changes, heartbreak, love, new friendships, and inner battles that come wit...