book reviews
Reviews of books that explore the complexities of family throughout history and across cultures.
The Day Silence Screamed
A Village of Quiet Faces In a faraway valley hidden between gray hills and quiet rivers, there was a village called Meerabad a place so silent that even the wind moved softly. The people there lived with zipped lips, cautious hearts, and eyes full of unspoken thoughts. Children played without laughter, weddings had no music, and even tears were wiped away quietly.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Families
When Rain Sang Her Name
The Girl Who Heard the Rain In a small village surrounded by forest and fog, there lived a 14-year-old girl named Lyra. She was quiet, thoughtful, and always carried a notebook. People in the village said she was strange because she liked to sit outside when it rained.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Families
The Shadow That Wore My Smile
Everyone at school thought Zara was the happiest girl in the world. She had the brightest smile, laughed the loudest, and was always there to help others. Teachers adored her, classmates wanted to be around her, and her Instagram was full of cheerful photos and perfect moments.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Families
Whispers Behind the Clock
In the heart of an old town, where the streets still held the scent of rain and forgotten memories, stood a lonely house. Inside that house, on a dusty wall, hung an antique grandfather clock tall, wooden, and silent. Its hands hadn't moved in years, yet it stood like a quiet witness to everything that happened within those walls.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Families
“The Friends You Never Make”
Writing has always been an integral part of who I am. Those who know me well would attest to my deep passion for storytelling, whether it’s fiction, romance, or other genres. Over the past few years, I’ve been jotting down my thoughts and experiences in a journal l’ve aptly titled “The Mindset of a Worried Young Man”
By Alvin Maxwell Some9 months ago in Families
Spare
Behind the crown is a boy who lost his mother, a man who lost his way, and a prince who found his voice. In Spare, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, tells his own story for the first time, in his own words. This is not just another royal biography. This is a raw, honest, and deeply personal memoir from someone who lived in the global spotlight but struggled to find his place in it.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Families
"The Silent Hero unbreakable Spirit"
Act 1: The Daily Grind **Scene 1: The Alarm Rings** The sun barely peeks over the horizon as the piercing sound of the alarm clock shatters the stillness of the dreary morning. A worn-out figure rises from the creaky bed — JAMES MARKHAM, 45, a rugged man with callused hands and deep lines etched into his face. He glances at the framed pictures on his wall, a family portrait capturing happier times: his wife SARAH, 42, smiling alongside their two children, LUCY (12) and BEN (8).
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN9 months ago in Families
Making Friends
The first day of high school is supposed to be exciting. Nerve-wracking, maybe, but mostly exciting. For Anika, it was neither. She walked through the crowded hallway clutching her timetable like it was a map to survival, her backpack heavier than necessary and her nerves louder than the noise around her.
By THE STORY ROOM9 months ago in Families
"A Life Between Us". Content Warning.
The first time Daniel saw Maya, she was staring out the window of a bookstore café, a half-read novel in one hand, a chipped coffee cup in the other. The city outside blurred with the soft drizzle of a November afternoon. She looked like a scene out of a poem—unfinished, quietly beautiful, and aching to be understood.
By younas khan9 months ago in Families
