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“[A] triumphant debut … insightful, surprising, and beautifully written.”
–Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review
“Astounding.”
“An investigative reporter committed to the principles of ethical journalism.”
“[In Exile] brings the plight of women and refugee families into sharp, empathetic focus.”
“This biography is not about joyful memories nor a happy ending, but rather an acknowledgment of a woman’s past leading to a new generation’s healing and forgiveness in the present.”
–BUST
“Sadiya’s honesty, passion and unwavering dedication to her craft make In Exile a deeply touching and relatable read.”
LISTS
Fall Book Preview –CBC Books
Best Books of Fall 2024 –The Walrus
Our Favourite Fall 2024 Books –Chatelaine
20 Best Books for Sunny Reading –Toronto Star
The Globe 100: The Best Books of 2024 –Globe and Mail
The Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2024 –Ms. Magazine
Most Anticipated: Fall 2024 Non-Fiction Preview –49th Shelf
Writers to Watch: 10 Noteworthy Non-Fiction Debuts Fall 2024-Publisher’s Weekly
INTERVIEWS
“There’s this strange idea that we should all be perfect.”-Broadview
“Familial duty is huge, and I definitely felt the weight of that.” –Friday Things
“We don’t really ask our grandmothers about their histories.” TVO’s The Agenda
“What if we are the people who decide what we want our culture to be?” –Didihood
“For whatever reason, we don’t necessarily consider that our grandmothers had the same longings to live outside the trappings of a traditional, patriarchal set-up.” –The Memoir Land Questionnaire