Description
An intimate blend of memoir and history, this book traces the upheavals of Pakistan through the lives of the women in one family. Beginning with a devastating personal loss, it explores the legacy of partition, political turmoil, military rule, and the social structures that shape women’s lives—including the practice of polygamy suggested by its title. Moving between private memory and national history, the narrative offers a deeply personal portrait of a country negotiating identity, tradition, and modernity. It is both a compelling family story and a thoughtful examination of gender, power, and belonging.
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Published Jan 1, 2015
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Upstairs Wife by Rafia Zakaria.