The Colour of God

A memoir of a fundamentalist Muslim childhood and of redefining faith, belonging and family in adulthood'Engrossing. ' Monica Ali 'Heartbreaking and really funny. ' Ross Gay 'This book fell into my heart. ' Sabrina Mahfouz 'The kind of authentic voice that is rarely heard. ' Saima Mir Ayesha tells the story of growing up in a fundamentalist Muslim household; of parents who spent most of their lives away from Pakistan; of stealing her mother's hijabs to wear to school as a five-year-old; of revisiting the beliefs and ideals she was raised with; of failed dreams and heartbreaks, but also of joy and love. Life-affirming and funny, The Colour of God uncovers surprising answers to questions of faith, belonging, family and liberation, and offers a vision of freedom that isn't measured in fabric.