Notes and reflections on the books I read. Stories that stay with me, the ideas they raise, and the conversations they invite.
Last week, Tanzania’s medical community witnessed a historic moment, not the unveiling of a groundbreaking drug, but the launch of a profoundly human story. Living with Cancer, written by Prof. Mark Mwandosya, published by Mkuki na Nyota, is not just a memoir; it is a personal diary of his battle with cancer since 2011, when…
Theft is my second read from Abdulrazak Gurnah, the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature winner. My first was Paradise, which I enjoyed, especially for its poetic language. I’ve come to learn that Gurnah’s writing is a slow burn. It’s for readers who don’t mind taking their time, knowing that the final pages will tie everything…
In this video, Anita and I discuss Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah, a slow-burning novel that pulls you in. We follow the story of three friends, Karim, Badar and Fauzia. It’s a tender, layered book about friendship, family, identity, and betrayal. We reflect on the parts that moved us, the characters that stayed with us, and…
I read Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa last year. This book was such an eye-opener. It forced me to think deeply about some Middle Eastern countries I wouldn’t have otherwise considered. The story follows the life of Nahr, a young woman born to refugee parents who fled war in Palestine and sought refuge…
