Finding My Voice, Nadiya Hussain
Finding My Voice, Nadiya Hussain
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Finding My Voice
Nadiya's honest, unforgettable memoir

Author: Nadiya Hussain

Narrator: Nadiya Hussain

Unabridged: 7 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Headline Home

Published: 10/17/2019

Synopsis

'A revelatory honest read . . . She writes with clear-eyed insight . . . There's no doubt that the book will make an impact and enable young girls to question the boxes society places them in and to dream bigger than the previous generation thought possible.' YOU Magazine

'A tale of honesty and joy from one of Britain's most influential women . . . in this memoir, she writes openly and comfortingly about the mental health issues we all face.'

FUNNY, HEART-WRENCHING, GENEROUS AND TRUE, IN FINDING MY VOICE NADIYA HUSSAIN SHARES THE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE MADE HER THE WOMAN SHE IS TODAY.

'I am writing this for everyone who was told no. 'No, you are not rich enough. No, that is not credible. No, you can't. No, you won't. No, you are not allowed. No, that is not appropriate.

I was told, "No, you do not belong."

Finally, I am saying, "Yes, I do."'

From the moment Nadiya Hussain was born, she has been questioning her role in life. But the irony is, she never wanted to be a trailblazer. She just wanted to follow a 'normal' path. But life kept telling her 'you can't'.

And so she found her own way, beyond anything she dared to dream . . .

In this wise, witty, open-hearted book, Nadiya lets us into her life and, for the first time, shares the memories and experiences that have shaped her into the woman and role-model that she is today, alongside her personal recipes and the stories they tell.

(P) 2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Nadiya Hussain

After winning 2015's Great British Bake Off, Nadiya Hussain has gone on to capture the hearts of the nation. A regular columnist for The Times, she has also presented many BBC shows, including The Chronicles of Nadiya, Nadiya's Asian Odyssey, Nadiya's British Food Adventure, Nadiya's Family Favourites and Time to Eat. Her cookery books include Nadiya's Kitchen, Nadiya's British Food Adventure, Nadiya's Family Favouritesand Time To Eat. Her three books in the bestselling Bake Me a Story series, one of which was shortlisted for a British Book Award, are published by Hachette Children's Group, as well as her first picture book for younger readers, My Monster and Me. Born in Luton to British-Bangladeshi parents, Nadiya now lives in Milton Keynes with her husband, Abdal, and their three children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sophie

I’ve been waiting for this book to come out for some time, I’m a huge fan of Nadiya although I’m not the best cook so I’ve been waiting for a biography type book from her. This book does just that and I do feel inspired after reading it to push myself into doing things I beleive I can’t do. What I al......more

Goodreads review by Vicki

There are some people that make the world a better place simply by being in it. Nadiya Hussain is most definitely one of them. Finding My Voice is an engrossing memoir with an authentic voice ringing out. Nadiya writes movingly about the many roles she fulfills and there is a tangible sense of the l......more

Goodreads review by Tasnim

Wow. I was not expecting this at all. When I started reading the book there were shocking parts where I had to put the book down and take it all in. Being from a Bangladeshi background, dark skinned (this is important for me) made her narrative all the more relatable for me. Her resilience throughou......more

Goodreads review by G.J.

3.5*. I enjoy GBBO on TV and I admired Nadyia when she won the baking contest a few years ago.She has since gone on to do many interesting things both on tv and publishing books, hence my attraction to this book. The book has a rather unusual set up in that it is sectioned into chapters entitled, Mo......more

Goodreads review by Carol_h1

Loved this book. Her style of writing keeps you hooked. Loved the stories of family life.......more

Quotes

A tale of honesty and joy from one of Britain's most influential women . . . Unflinchingly honest ... in this memoir, she writes openly and comfortingly about the mental health issues we all face. Stylist

A revelatory honest read . . . She writes with clear-eyed insight . . . There's no doubt that the book will make an impact and enable young girls to question the boxes society places them in and to dream bigger than the previous generation thought possible. You Magazine, Daily Mail

Each chapter explores a different role Hussain has played in her life so far . . . this is far from a smug "you too could have it all" manual for the modern woman. It is more about Hussain's long struggle to find her place in the world. iNews

[Finding My Voice] explores difficult issues like her anxiety and traumas of her childhood. Daily Star

Her first foray into telling her life story, Finding My Voice sees Nadiya discuss life with mental health issues as someone who suffers with panic attacks. Metro

An honest discussion of anxiety, Nadiya Hussain's book is a real comfort read. Stylist

Featuring personal recipes and childhood memories, [Nadiya] lets us into her life for the very first time. Her journey to capturing our hearts on our television screens has been far from an easy one, as she explains that this book is for everyone who has been told 'no' and had their dreams stunted by others. Pick up Finding My Voice to discover how her background shaped her to become the woman she is today. Health & Wellbeing

Since winning Bake Off in 2015, Nadiya has become a TV favourite . . . Only 34, Nadiya has been through a lot and in her memoir she touches on some of the most important roles in her life . . . Each chapter begins with a poem and ends with a recipe and both offer insights into Nadiya's mind. It's a moving and funny book. the Sun

One of the most compelling autobiographies I've read . . . the most influential Asian woman in the UK, the most popular baker in Britain and the most unexpected, surprising, five-foot nothing kickass of a woman.' Emma Freud at The Royal Festival Hall

Nadiya Hussain has become a household name as a cookbook writer, author and television presenter. Her memoir is the warm and inspiring tale of a young woman who felt she lacked opportunities but defied the way society tried to pigeonhole her. Also delving into Nadiya's issues with anxiety, it is an honest and uplifting autobiography. S Magazine, Sunday Express

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