About the book
In January 2023, an Afghan man - a long-term refugee living in Australia - walks into the home of two older women in Adelaide. What begins as a simple request for help evolves into a year-long journey of connection, resilience, and unexpected friendship. Through the story of Laila, a single mother with five daughters, and her growing relationship with the author, this work explores the power of human connection across seemingly insurmountable divides of language, culture, age, sexuality, and faith. Laila and her daughters now reside in Australia.
Editions of Laila's Story
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781922964328
Read an Excerpt
In January 2023, an Afghan man - a long-term refugee living in Australia - walks into the home of two older women in Adelaide. What begins as a simple request for help evolves into a year-long journey of connection, resilience, and unexpected friendship. Through the story of Laila, a single mother with five daughters, and her growing relationship with the author, this work explores the power of human connection across seemingly insurmountable divides of language, culture, age, sexuality, and faith. Laila and her daughters now reside in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laila's Story about?
In January 2023, an Afghan man - a long-term refugee living in Australia - walks into the home of two older women in Adelaide. What begins as a simple request for help evolves into a year-long journey of connection, resilience, and unexpected friendship. Through the story of Laila, a single mother with five daughters, and her growing relationship with the author, this work explores the power of human connection across seemingly insurmountable divides of language, culture, age, sexuality, and faith. Laila and her daughters now reside in Australia.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Laila's Story?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > True stories / true accounts of events
Where can I read a sample of Laila's Story?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781922964328
How long is Laila's Story and how many pages does it have?
Laila's Story has 104 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Laila's Story?
Mij Tanith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Laila's Story is available as paperback(ISBN 9781922964328)
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