Family Values
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781835634790
Publisher: New Generation Publishing
Published: Dec 23 2024
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
As society evolves and cultures collide, how do you stay true to your family values? As immigrants from Pakistan, a young couple arrive in north-west England with dreams of a better life, bringing with them their rich cultural heritage and deeply rooted values. Now, in the 1990s, their three working-class British-Pakistani Muslim children navigate the turbulent path from adolescence to adulthood. Laila dreams of making her parents proud, even if it means sacrificing her personal ambitions. Nazia, the rebel, battles against conformity. Meanwhile, their steadfast brother Farid refuses to accept anything that could tarnish the family's honour. Family Values is told through the eyes of each family member, painting a vivid portrait of their struggle to balance faith, tradition, and modernity in a rapidly changing world. Despite facing numerous challenges and increasing scrutiny on their community, their story is one of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of family.
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