The Hopes and Triumphs of the Amir Sisters

Name: The Hopes and Triumphs of the Amir Sisters
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Nadiya Hussain
ISBN: 9780008192419

Author: Nadiya Hussain

Narrator: Avaita Jay

Unabridged: 9 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 01/23/2020

Categories: Fiction, Family Life, Small Town & Rural, Romance, Romantic Comedy

Synopsis

‘A heart-warming tale’ ‘Uplifting . . . a hug in book form’ Readers love the Amir sisters! *********************************** Mae has watched as her three older sisters have gone through the process of finding their place in the world and faced the challenges of parenthood head on. Now ready to spread her wings beyond her close-knit family, Mae is ready to take the world by storm. But a series of events will shake the strong self-belief Mae has always had in herself and will leave her questioning where it is she really fits in. The Amir sisters will need to draw on all the love they have for each other, if they are going to navigate the challenges life has to throw at them and help Mae along the path to self-discovery. *********************************** ‘Absolutely amazing’ ‘A delightful and insightful story’ ‘Excellent, heartwarming family drama’ ‘I couldn’t put this book down’ ‘A beautiful story about family bonds and sisters’

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 Ivana - Diary of Difference

Wishlist | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest The Hopes and Triumphs of the Amir Sisters by Nadiya Hussain was on my TBR, but I didn’t have the paperback version of the book yet. When I noticed there is an audiobook available from my library, I decided to go ahead and listen to it whi......more

Goodreads review by Dina_s

The final instalment in the trilogy, only this time focussing on the young Mae and not as feel good, and a little moralising. Mae is ready to spread her wings and fly, but is ridiculously naive, her sisters are terribly self absorbed and have no clue about Mae's struggles navigating college and rela......more

Goodreads review by Litsplaining

I gave this book a 3.5 stars. Trigger Warning: (view spoiler)[ mentions of disordered eating, sexual violence, predatory behavior in dating, anti-Black sentiments and racism (hide spoiler)] Finally, a story solely about Mae! To me, Mae is the most interesting Amir sister with Bubblee following her. While the co-authors consistently......more

Quotes

PRAISE FOR NADIYA HUSSAIN ‘A heart-warming tale’ ‘Uplifting . . . a hug in book form’ ‘A lovely story about family, faith and self-acceptance’ Magazine ‘Packed with humour and warmth’ ‘The winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off proves she’s more than just a dab hand with a piping bag’ ‘A tasty start to 2017’ Most Anticipated Books of the Year ‘The Secret Lives Of The Amir Sisters puts faith and family secrets under the microscope’ ‘Breezy, funny and winning’