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Facts of Life Paperback – March 10, 2016

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Facts of Life: Reflections on Ignorance and Intelligence is the result of Rehana Shamsi’s observations, experiences, and relationship to her former society. Many of the poems bring to the forefront the emotional and psychological trauma caused by men’s traditional dominance over women in majority of South Asian households. Women’s constant struggle to overcome suppression is a major theme covered in this collection of poetry. In addition, Shamsi showcases her perspective on life in general. Through her captivating and incisive style, she explores joys and sorrows, challenges and choices, and ignorance and intelligence.
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    1 year and up
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    206 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    5.98 x 0.52 x 9.02 inches
  5. Publication date
    March 10, 2016
  6. ISBN-10
    0995008205
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0995008205
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rehana Shamsi (March 10, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0995008205
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0995008205
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.52 x 9.02 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rehana Shamsi

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Rehana Shamsi was born in India and grew up in Pakistan. She graduated from University of Karachi, majoring in Political Science, and Urdu Literature. She immigrated to the United States in 1995 and after studying nursing in New York, worked at Staten Island University Hospital as a clinical associate. While in New York, she studied English Literature at College of Staten Island, The City University of New York. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada.

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Shruti
5.0 out of 5 stars Rich, beautiful and pragmatic
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
“love begins life, awareness delivers power, forgiveness brings comfort.” – Facts of Life

Facts of Life is a collection of 96 poems - which are categorically divided into 11 subcategories, including but not restricted to dominance, gender inequality, migration, health, family, bereavements of loved ones, devastating events of India Pakistan partition and 9/11, and many other facets of our daily lives - thus plenty of subjects to choose from. Essentially comprising of grave social issues around women in some South Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

Her poems have a depth that comforts you and encourages you to think of the world at large. The book offers poems that are both beautiful and true-to-life. The rich, simplistic and pragmatic poetries make this book a joy to read. - Define Yellow Blog
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sajid h manzoor
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Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
Beautiful poetry made me feel like I was in Wonderland
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