{"product_id":"a-memoir-shireen-maqsood-9781787191211","title":"A Memoir: Reflections of a Pakistani Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003eShireen Maqsood is a diariest and writer living in Karachi, Pakistan. This is a collection of her writings compiled for the first time in her search for a book. A journey that started on a vacation to New York City, at the turn of the century, on the cusp of her 50th birthday, and continues to this day...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShireen, my cousin, is fondly called Tillo. Her cousin and late husband, Raja, was also my cousin and a very dear friend. I am married to Raja's sister, Immo, my wife (and cousin) and also Tillo's cousin and sister-in-law. Let's not forget that Tillo is my sister-in-law, too. Are you beginning to see what an interesting book this is already becoming...?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Anwar Maqsood, Writer, TV Personality \u0026amp; Painter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShireen obviously has a passion inside which has burnt for a long time. Her love for both words and language shine through. This is more than a love affair. She is baring her soul, revealing the innermost thoughts so many of us have, yet dare not speak of.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Ian Clark, Author \u0026amp; Publisher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShireen Maqsood is a multi-talented woman: She has acted in television dramas as an actress, conducted interviews of different artists across different genres, and has also anchored her own talk shows. So I am not at all surprised that she has now proven herself as an author - with a memoir that promises to be as interesting as the woman herself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Nahid Raza, Artist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI can't believe it has been so many years since I have known Shireen, who reminds me of all my beautiful childhood memories. I can still recollect her passion for life and the energy she exuded in everything - be it dramatics or debates. I am so grateful that our paths met. Shireen is one of those valuables you call \"dear, old dependable friends.\" I wish her all the success. I can't wait to buy my first copy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Shaista Pervaiz, Politician\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince I have known Shireen Maqsood and her renowned family, she has always come across as a simple and grounded woman. Her passion for the arts and literature has motivated many to come forward and express their talents in the industry. I am thrilled that her book is being launched on an international platform and I am sure that readers everywhere will find this portrait of an ordinary Pakistani woman quite extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Jimmy Engineer, Artist, Author \u0026amp; Philanthropist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shireen Maqsood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1787191214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781787191211\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Generation Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d","brand":"Shireen Maqsood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44077376241919,"sku":"9781787191211","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fbf993c4-5817-4a7f-91a0-4575a3451a48.jpg?v=1685469631","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-memoir-shireen-maqsood-9781787191211","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}