book reviews
Reviews of books that explore the complexities of family throughout history and across cultures.
Saudi Arabia Sees Surge in Early Divorces: Sociologists Reveal the Hidden Causes
Saudi Arabia, a country where traditional family values are held in high regard, is facing an unexpected and rising social challenge — the increasing rate of early divorces, often just weeks or months after lavish wedding celebrations. Despite promises of love and commitment, many couples in the Kingdom are separating before even completing their first year together.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Families
Brothers: The Bonds That Shape Us
ng up in a small town nestled between fields and forests, my brother and I learned early on that the world could feel both enormous and impossibly small. Our house was modest — a weathered building with creaky floors, a garden our mother loved, and a backyard that stretched into the woods like an open invitation for adventure.
By SYED NUMAN7 months ago in Families
How to Express Yourself Through Custom Stickers A Beginner's Guide
How to Express Yourself Through Custom Stickers: A Beginner's Guide Custom Stickers Since 1935, stickers have been one of the simplest ways to express yourself through visual means. I've noticed that these small adhesive designs do much more than just decorate our belongings—they tell our stories without words. Not only are stickers an affordable form of creativity and individuality, but they also serve as conversation starters when people ask about them.
By KingFree MaN7 months ago in Families
A Good Morning I’ll Never Forget
A Good Morning I’ll Never Forget It was a cold winter morning, the kind where silence hugs the streets and even the birds seem to sleep longer. I had just moved into a new apartment in a sleepy corner of the city, still unpacking my life one box at a time. The chill in the air made me crave warmth—not just of the body, but of the heart.
By Ali Asad Ullah8 months ago in Families
“Through Mom’s Eyes: The Story of Our Forever Bond”
Sarah stood by the nursery window, gazing down at the tiny bundle resting in the crib. The room was quiet except for the soft sound of the ceiling fan. In that serene moment, she felt like the world stopped just for them — for this new chapter of her life as a mother. The tiny boy, wrapped in a soft blue blanket, was Noah. Her son. The miracle she had been dreaming of for so long.
By Abdullah khan8 months ago in Families
The Long Road Home
Tom Riley left Dalton, Texas when he was twenty-three with nothing but a guitar, a dream, and a whole lot of anger. Back then, he was convinced the world owed him something. His father — a hard man who believed in calloused hands and silence over sentiment — didn’t try to stop him. He just said, “If you’re going, go. But don’t come back unless you’re ready to stay.”
By Atif khurshaid8 months ago in Families
The Prayer That Changed My Life
The Prayer That Changed My Life It was the worst day of my life. I had just been rejected from my third job interview in a row. Rent was overdue. My mother was sick. And I had only twenty rupees left in my pocket. I sat alone at the corner of Lahore’s Data Darbar shrine, not praying — just breathing. Or trying to.
By Noman Afridi8 months ago in Families
Islam: A Religion of Peace Misunderstood by Noise
In today’s noisy world, few religions are as misunderstood as Islam. Often seen through the lens of news channels or social media arguments, the essence of Islam gets buried beneath stereotypes and political narratives.
By Muhammad Aqib8 months ago in Families
