The Making Of Mr Hai's Daughter
Memoirs of his Daughter
$44.21
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2009
Summary
Mr Hai arrived in London in 1964. But, while becoming British via a passport had been relatively easy, becoming English was something to be studied - and then passed on, first to his wife, newly arrived from Pakistan, and then to his children. No more speaking Urdu, no more long plaits, no shalwar kameezes, and - even though they were Muslim - no more religion. Mr Hai put his family firmly on the road to assimilation, and his first-born daughter Yasmin was his star pupil. However, being secon…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844082704 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844082709 |
| Author: | Yasmin Hai |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2009 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 34mm |
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[Yasmin Hai] is ebullient and sharply humorous about the conflicts and confusions of growing up and adapting toa country (and a family) in a constant state of political flux and, often, social fantasy. Her personality is as engaging as her insights are illuminating. - The Times
Had Mr Hai succeeded in turning his daughter into an Englishwoman? I m not sure it really matters any more, but his kindly influence obviously enabled his little Yasmin to write this unbelievably funny, passionate autobiography. - Spectator A thoughtful, funny memoir on the realities of immigration - Guardian (Guide - for the Radio 4 Book of the Week)About The Author
Yasmin Hai
Yasmin Hai was born in North London in 1970 where she continues to live. She is a current affairs journalist and documentary producer/director. Her television work includes BBC’s Newsnight programme as well as award winning documentaries for Channel 4.
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