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The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters

Nadiya Hussain author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:24th Jan '19

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The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters cover

A warm-hearted and funny read about love and family from the much-loved winner of GBBO

‘Funny, warm and uplifting’ OK! magazine ‘Enriching, thought-provoking’ Independent ‘A great read’ Bella ‘An enriching and thought-provoking read.’ Independent ‘Warm and witty’ S Mag‘Funny, warm and uplifting’ OK! magazine ‘Enriching, thought-provoking’ Independent ‘A great read’ Bella ‘An enriching and thought-provoking read.’ Independent ‘Warm and witty’ S Mag

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Heart-warming storytelling with strong themes of sisterhood from nation’s favourite and former Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, this is Little Women meets Marian Keyes’ Walsh family series for a new generation of readers.

The four Amir Sisters – Fatima, Farah, Bubblee and Mae – are as close as sisters can be but sometimes even those bonds can be pushed to their limits . . .

Becoming a mother has always been Farah’s dream so when older sister Fatima struggles with a tough pregnancy whilst Farah has trouble conceiving she cant help but be jealous. Until a plan to break a huge cultural taboo in her family, and use a surrogate gives her a renewed hope. But nothing is ever that easy in this warm, witty look at a modern British family.

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What readers are saying about the Amir sisters:

‘Utterly brilliant’

‘Heartfelt and emotional’

‘Life-affirming’

‘Another fabulous read from this multi-talented author’

’Funny, warm and uplifting, Nadiya has produced a fabulous follow-up about faith and family’
OK! magazine

The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters is, in fact, bold in tackling serious topics, with mental health issues, sexuality, faith and failed ambitions driving the plot… In the end, and after a decidedly un-fluffy twist, The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters succeeds in showing how gender stereotypes hurt everyone – men and women alike. All of this makes for an enriching, thought-provoking and – yes – entertaining read.’
Independent

PRAISE FOR NADIYA HUSSAIN

‘A lovely story about family, faith and self-acceptance’
Red Magazine

‘Packed with humour and warmth’
Heat 5*

‘The winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off proves she’s more than just a dab hand with a piping bag’
Daily Telegraph

‘A tasty start to 2017’
Metro Most Anticipated Books of the Year

‘The Secret Lives Of The Amir Sisters puts faith and family secrets under the microscope’
Good Housekeeping

‘Breezy, funny and winning’
Daily Mail

ISBN: 9780008192310

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm

Weight: 240g

352 pages