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In 1971, as a civil war rages in Pakistan, two girls are born in the city of Lahore; Nadira to a Sunni family, and Hameeda to a Shia family.

At age six, an outspoken, lively Nadira and her beautiful, shy classmate, Hameeda, are drawn to each other, and they become the closest of friends. In the beginning, their religious differences mean very little. But as the years pass and their society fragments, their lives and their relationship are torn apart by a horrific, sectarian tragedy. Separated, they must experience their sorrows, hardships and joys without the support and companionship they once provided each other.

Years later when fate brings them back together again, they have to choose whether they will let the past keep them apart, or reclaim their dreams and the friendship they once cherished.

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Mill City Press, Inc
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September 13, 2016
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5 x 1.11 x 8 inches
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1635052181
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978-1635052183
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"...Rashid depicts her vivid characters and their society with nuance and sensitivity, setting them against a colorful tapestry of local culture, including a dazzling wedding set piece. In this quietly affecting novel, Nadira and Hameeda are believable and appealing protagonists, and readers should find their life choices and predicaments both exotic and familiar. An absorbing tale of Muslim women taking their destinies into their own hands." - Kirkus Reviews

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mill City Press, Inc (September 13, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 500 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635052181
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635052183
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.11 x 8 inches

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Susan Harrison Rashid was born in Connecticut, and married her husband in 1980 in Lahore, Pakistan. Annual visits to Lahore and life as a member of a Pakistani family introduced her to a very different culture and country. Always a reader, Ms. Rashid started writing stories when she was ten years old but never imagined she could support herself with her tales. Instead, she practiced law for twenty-four years before retiring to follow her dream and begin her writing career. Beneath a Shooting Star is her first novel.

For more information on Susan and her blog, go to her website at www.beneathashootingstar.com.

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A must read.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2017

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel, "Beneath a shooting star" by Susan Harrison Rashid. Having spent many years in Pakistan, I found myself deeply immersed in th book. I found the characters to be real, the descriptions to be accurate and the suspense was such that I could not put the book down. I was up till three in the morning till I finished reading the book.
I appreciated how she brought out the different values the society holds concerning religion and adults in the family, and the conflict between respect and core values that one lives with. She did this in a very classy manner, without inflicting any ones beliefs and yet showing emancipation of women in the society.
Excallent job Susan. A must read for all ages in Pakistan and overseas in every sense of the word.

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Fictional novel .. yet so incredibly real !

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2017

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A truly captivating novel about two close Pakistani schoolgirl friends whose lives unfortunately undergo traumatic upheaval due to sectarian conflict, crime, kidnapping and extortion and how they strive to cope with their misfortunes through close family support and religious faith. Susan Harrison Rashid displays remarkable perception in describing the thought processes of these women and their family interrelationships in the context of the deteriorating law and order situation and in the background of their religious refuge. Her intricate and vivid descriptions of events such as weddings, kidnapping & extortion compel you to read those chapters over and over again. By the end of the reading the novel underscores the dire need for greater emancipation of Pakistani women through higher education and self-reliance in a male-dominated society. Even though her characters are fictional, her story is so incredibly real.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 25, 2016

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I had recently read Elena Ferrante's successful trilogy starting with My Brilliant Friend, and there are obvious parallels to Susan Harrison Rashid's novel Beneath a Shooting Star. Both detail the friendship of two women starting at an early age, their separation and reunification, their joys and tragedies, and historical events of their period. While Ferrante's novels take place in Italy, Rashid's occur in Pakistan and also deal with problems of terrorism that affect the whole world today. Rashid's Pakistani protagonists, Nadira and Hameeda are very well-developed and in many ways, more understandable to western ears than their counterparts in Ferrante's trilogy. Rashid's novel also gives insight into Islam and the cultural traditions of Pakistan. It's a very enjoyable, engrossing and educational read.

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Engaging, intimate portrait of the lives of two Muslim women and their families in Pakistan

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 28, 2016

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I found this novel very interesting and educational with regard to the lives of a certain tier of Pakistani society. Much of the information provided helped to draw an intimate portrait of life in the families of two Muslim girls whose friendship is at the heart of the book. I appreciated the references to historical events and the insights provided into the influences that mold the characters into the women they become. The author's writing has a poetic quality that evokes the sights, sounds, smells and feeling of the setting - primarily Lahore - in a very engaging manner.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2017

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Harrison Rashid's book based in Lahore, Pakistan is a coming of age story of two young women whose lives are impacted by growing radical elements in their society. The author skillfully brings the reader into the minds and homes of people from another religion and culture. Yet, her depiction emphasizes the common humanity that links us all. Hameeda and Nadira face the same emotions, and have the same reactions as young women anywhere, even though their immediate circumstances are different.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 19, 2016

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This novel is a beautiful and candid depiction of the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of the transformative life in Pakistan. The author has a keen sense of observation, attention to detail and expertise in skillfully merging the historical, cultural, religious and political identities of the country into an interesting plot. Therefore, I highly recommend this read not only for its entertainment value but also for its rich educational content!

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Beautifully written with rich cultural detail

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Especially now at this moment in time when our humanity seems compromised by fear mongering and polarization, Beneath a Shooting Star reminds us how important friendship and understanding are to our diverse civilization. Beautifully written with rich cultural detail, Harrison Rashid’s novel is a mesmerizing read.

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moving and enlightening

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Honestly, I have always gravitated toward love stories and mysteries, stories with some sort of fantastical action. Coming of age stories are beautiful, and I love to see the growth in characters, but I've always looked for that element that made it something else. With this book, though, I was drawn in from the start. The author's writing style and the vivacious nature of the characters made them feel real even before I knew much of anything about them. Essentially, I was hooked, fully invested in everything that would happen to each of them before I'd even finished the first chapter. I was so thoroughly invested in watching these girls grow and change that I hardly felt the need for a romance or mystery to latch onto. I simply wanted to experience their growth along with them.

As with any story that is set in another country and/or another time period, this one required a lot of research on the author's part. I was highly impressed with the work that she put into this story, taking the reader on a journey that allows them to understand different religions and cultures. Often, when reading books like this, I find myself relying on google for help to understand what I'm reading. For the most part, though, that wasn't necessary for me with this one. I felt completely comfortable immersing myself in the story and experiencing details through the eyes of the characters.

This was a beautifully moving and educational story, and I absolutely loved it. It's one of those that teaches the reader about humanity, about others, and also a bit about themselves in the process. I'll most definitely be reading this one again.

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