{"title":"Aamna Mohdin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Aamna Mohdin, an author whose works captivate and inspire readers with their depth and insight. Her collection, featuring titles such as \u003cem\u003eScattered\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScattered\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a profound exploration into the realms of biography and memoir. Through her writing, Aamna Mohdin brings to life the nuances of personal experiences and the richness of individual stories, making her books a must-read for those who appreciate the delicate art of memoir writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAamna Mohdin's narratives are crafted with a keen eye for detail and a heartfelt approach, ensuring that each story resonates with authenticity and emotion. Whether you're exploring the journey of a life well-lived or the intimate reflections of one's past, her works provide a unique perspective that enriches the reader's understanding of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the pages of Aamna Mohdin's books and discover the compelling stories that lie within. Her writing not only entertains but also enlightens, offering readers a chance to reflect on their own journeys through the lives of others. Explore our collection now and immerse yourself in the storytelling genius of Aamna Mohdin.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scattered-by-aamna-mohdin-9781526652577","title":"Scattered","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLonglisted for the Bread \u0026amp; Roses Award 2025\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Guardian book to look out for in 2024\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An exceptional book: a meditation on family; an interrogation of movement and borders; a reflection on how someone can become separated from their own personal history; and an argument that it is never too late to reconnect with what was lost' — SALLY HAYDEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A compelling story from a gifted storyteller … In a moment where refugees are often talked about but rarely heard from, her voice breaks through’ — GARY YOUNGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA staggering investigation into the costs and consequences of displacement, from a young woman uniquely placed to explore the refugee experience and its aftershocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Aamna Mohdin travelled to Calais to report from the frontlines of the refugee crisis. When she returned to London, and discussed what she had seen with her parents, their response surprised her: didn’t she remember being a refugee herself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAamna was faced with a reality she had been outrunning for nearly two decades: that her parents had been refugees of the Somali civil war; and that her arrival in the UK aged seven had been preceded by an early childhood in a refugee camp, followed by years of displacement and desperation — as her family, sometimes together but often separated, fought for a place to call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, Aamna’s parents told her their story: of the lives they had built in the newly independent Somalia, and the shattering effects of civil war that followed. From London, she travelled to Somalia, a homecoming to a place that had never been home; before retracing her parents’ flight to Kenya, and the Kakuma refugee camp — the site of a very present refugee crisis, now three decades in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eScattered\u003c\/i\u003e is a staggering investigation into the costs and consequences of displacement, from a young woman uniquely placed to explore the refugee experience and its aftershocks. A powerful reportage, it is also an epic story of returns and reunions; and a joyful celebration of family and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘The only way out of the crisis of exclusion sweeping across the Atlantic Ocean is storytelling … In so luminously recounting the story of her family Mohdin achieves an imaginative breakthrough that everyone should read’ — SAMUEL MOYN, Professor of Law and History at Yale University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833455366380,"sku":"9781526652577","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15033283482731.jpg?v=1758460610"},{"product_id":"scattered-by-aamna-mohdin-9781526652584","title":"Scattered","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLonglisted for the Bread \u0026amp; Roses Award 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘Brave, powerful, and deeply necessary ... A vital contribution to the Black British literary canon’ Afua Hirsch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘Fresh and important’ \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘An exceptional book’ Sally Hayden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘Wonderful’ \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘An extraordinary story’ Nish Kumar\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Aamna Mohdin travelled to Calais to report on the refugee crisis, she was confronted by a reality she had been outrunning for two decades: that she had been a child refugee herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to piece her scattered family history together, Mohdin set off on a mission. Her journey would see her cross the world: from the rooftops of Mogadishu to a reunion with a long-lost friend in Amsterdam to Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eScattered\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful investigation into the aftershocks of displacement, written by a young woman uniquely placed to explore the refugee experience. 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