{"product_id":"9781787191211","title":"A Memoir: Reflections of a Pakistani Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003eShireen Maqsood is a diariest and writer living in Karachi, Pakistan. This is a collection of her writings compiled for the first time in her search for a book. A journey that started on a vacation to New York City, at the turn of the century, on the cusp of her 50th birthday, and continues to this day...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShireen, my cousin, is fondly called Tillo. Her cousin and late husband, Raja, was also my cousin and a very dear friend. I am married to Raja's sister, Immo, my wife (and cousin) and also Tillo's cousin and sister-in-law. Let's not forget that Tillo is my sister-in-law, too. Are you beginning to see what an interesting book this is already becoming...?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Anwar Maqsood, Writer, TV Personality \u0026amp; Painter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShireen obviously has a passion inside which has burnt for a long time. Her love for both words and language shine through. This is more than a love affair. She is baring her soul, revealing the innermost thoughts so many of us have, yet dare not speak of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ian Clark, Author \u0026amp; Publisher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShireen Maqsood is a multi-talented woman: She has acted in television dramas as an actress, conducted interviews of different artists across different genres, and has also anchored her own talk shows. So I am not at all surprised that she has now proven herself as an author - with a memoir that promises to be as interesting as the woman herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Nahid Raza, Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI can't believe it has been so many years since I have known Shireen, who reminds me of all my beautiful childhood memories. I can still recollect her passion for life and the energy she exuded in everything - be it dramatics or debates. I am so grateful that our paths met. Shireen is one of those valuables you call \"dear, old dependable friends.\" I wish her all the success. I can't wait to buy my first copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Shaista Pervaiz, Politician\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince I have known Shireen Maqsood and her renowned family, she has always come across as a simple and grounded woman. Her passion for the arts and literature has motivated many to come forward and express their talents in the industry. I am thrilled that her book is being launched on an international platform and I am sure that readers everywhere will find this portrait of an ordinary Pakistani woman quite extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Jimmy Engineer, Artist, Author \u0026amp; Philanthropist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Generation Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062597239024,"sku":"9781787191211","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781787191211_p0.jpg?v=1763737996","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781787191211","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}