The Stories We Tell Ourselves

$21.95

Coming soon inshAllah!

Sometimes you have to rewrite the outline to get the story right.

When tragedy strikes Yusra’s family, her life shifts in a moment. Her ideal, carefree childhood is gone, and in her darkest moments, she makes a plan to help her get through it.

Determined to keep her family together and whole, Yusra finds a way to fill the new holes in their lives. With the help of her trusty planner, she keeps the house running and her father and younger brothers taken care of. The boys are her life, just like Mama would want, and Yusra is content. There’s no room for youthful fantasies, but Yusra doesn’t need to live out the dreams of her long-gone childhood anymore. She’s found fulfillment in her family.

But as the years pass and the invisible burden of her grief and guilt weigh heavier and heavier, Yusra must confront the questions: can she really fill Mama’s place? Is this what Mama would want? And how can she help her family move forward when she’s still telling herself the story of her past?

Printed locally in the US.

Coming soon inshAllah!

Sometimes you have to rewrite the outline to get the story right.

When tragedy strikes Yusra’s family, her life shifts in a moment. Her ideal, carefree childhood is gone, and in her darkest moments, she makes a plan to help her get through it.

Determined to keep her family together and whole, Yusra finds a way to fill the new holes in their lives. With the help of her trusty planner, she keeps the house running and her father and younger brothers taken care of. The boys are her life, just like Mama would want, and Yusra is content. There’s no room for youthful fantasies, but Yusra doesn’t need to live out the dreams of her long-gone childhood anymore. She’s found fulfillment in her family.

But as the years pass and the invisible burden of her grief and guilt weigh heavier and heavier, Yusra must confront the questions: can she really fill Mama’s place? Is this what Mama would want? And how can she help her family move forward when she’s still telling herself the story of her past?

Printed locally in the US.