Description
A poignant story of resilience and faith, this novel follows five-year-old Delisa, a bright-eyed girl learning to recite her prayers with the help of her mother and sister in a loving family home. When a devastating tsunami strikes, it tears away everything Delisa holds dear—her family, her home, and her own physical wholeness—leaving only her and her father to navigate the aftermath of unimaginable loss. Faced with profound grief and hardship, Delisa must find the strength to continue her spiritual journey and discover whether her innocent smile and determination to complete her prayer recitations can survive such tragedy. Through her eyes, author Tere Liye explores themes of faith, loss, and the remarkable capacity of the human spirit to endure and find meaning in the darkest moments. This deeply moving narrative, inspired by real events, is a testament to the power of hope and spiritual devotion in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Available Editions
paperback
Republika
Published Jan 1, 2005
248 pages
ISBN: 9789793210605
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
ind
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hafalan Shalat Delisa by Tere Liye.