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Brought up in a violent Muslim household, where family honour is all, Saira is watched 24 hours a day.
However, an innocent friendship with a boy is uncovered and Saira is sent to Pakistan, punished for dishonouring her family.
There, the nightmare really begins. Forced to marry an older stranger who rapes her repeatedly and makes her his round-the-clock sex slave, she eventually plots her escape but, destitute, has to return to the family home in England. Once there, she discovers that one of her brothers has run up huge drug debts and Saira must earn money in the only way she can: by selling her body.
Disgraced is the true story of an innocence ruined and a life shattered. But it is also a tale of survival told by a woman who has finally discovered her true voice.
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Saira is a successful, independent business woman, bringing up her daughter alone. Her family still know nothing of what she has been through and names have been changed to protect Saira and her daughter from their anger. Should they find out how she has dishonoured them they might very well decide to kill her.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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i did enjoy this book but it took me a while to get into it, mainly because i think it was so far fetched, but maybe this is because i couldnt relate to any events within the book. I just cant comprehend how anyone could put up with that much punishment from their family and still want to be a part of it.
A lot of the book centres around ridiculous amounts of debts in which a knight in shining armour evenually pays off it sounds like something out of a jackie collins novel! I am not saying its untrue i just cant understand how a situation that bad could land on an innocent persons shoulders.
A good read and the beginning is a very good insight into another culture things that i wasnt aware of before.
A lot of the book centres around ridiculous amounts of debts in which a knight in shining armour evenually pays off it sounds like something out of a jackie collins novel! I am not saying its untrue i just cant understand how a situation that bad could land on an innocent persons shoulders.
A good read and the beginning is a very good insight into another culture things that i wasnt aware of before.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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An amazing story of survival, all the more remarkable when you realise that these things are happening, not just in Pakistan, but in modern day Britain too.
Saira (name changed to protect her identity) was born into a Pakistani Muslim family living in Britain. Discipline was strict as she grew up and love was thin on the ground. Her mother worked all hours to cook and clean for her husband's family while working at their sweat shop manufacturing jeans and jackets. To the family, Saira's honour must be protected at all costs and her brothers were prepared to kill to keep her name pure.
When Saira met a young Pakistani man who loved her and she, him, she hoped that things might work out for the better, but the mere fact that she had been caught walking with him was enough for all the family's defences to close down and retribution was swift and harsh.
After an amazing escape from a life of hell, Saira returned to the family that had put her through all this - in spite of all, she needed the family, she simply couldn't survive as a separate unit.
As her parents got further and further into debt, chased constantly by loan sharks, she felt it her duty to rescue them. Every waking moment was used trying to rectify this debt and when she lost her job as a catering manager she had no choice but to resort to prostitution - for a family that had treated her so badly all her life.
The story was ghost written by Andrew Crofts and I was surprised to find that it was not particularly well written - at times, the narration didn't flow very well and it was a bit jerky.
5 stars for Saira Ahmed, only 4 stars for Andrew Crofts.
Saira (name changed to protect her identity) was born into a Pakistani Muslim family living in Britain. Discipline was strict as she grew up and love was thin on the ground. Her mother worked all hours to cook and clean for her husband's family while working at their sweat shop manufacturing jeans and jackets. To the family, Saira's honour must be protected at all costs and her brothers were prepared to kill to keep her name pure.
When Saira met a young Pakistani man who loved her and she, him, she hoped that things might work out for the better, but the mere fact that she had been caught walking with him was enough for all the family's defences to close down and retribution was swift and harsh.
After an amazing escape from a life of hell, Saira returned to the family that had put her through all this - in spite of all, she needed the family, she simply couldn't survive as a separate unit.
As her parents got further and further into debt, chased constantly by loan sharks, she felt it her duty to rescue them. Every waking moment was used trying to rectify this debt and when she lost her job as a catering manager she had no choice but to resort to prostitution - for a family that had treated her so badly all her life.
The story was ghost written by Andrew Crofts and I was surprised to find that it was not particularly well written - at times, the narration didn't flow very well and it was a bit jerky.
5 stars for Saira Ahmed, only 4 stars for Andrew Crofts.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Some readers may find the content borderline fictional. But let me tell you - as a muslim male in the UK, even I have heard and seen circumstances not too dis-similar to this one. The formula of a strict family environment, couple with traditional values and some sprinkeld on western influences is not a new one.
The book is a no holds barred account of a tragic life story. The narratve is engaging and the story unfolds well. Actually I would go so far as to say Id like to read a sequel or follow up just to see how the authoer has faired since.
A good read overall.
The book is a no holds barred account of a tragic life story. The narratve is engaging and the story unfolds well. Actually I would go so far as to say Id like to read a sequel or follow up just to see how the authoer has faired since.
A good read overall.
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Good read but seemed made-up in parts
Iv just finished reading this book and found it a reasonably interesting read. Its not a very long book and i completed it in about 4 days, reading it about 2/3 hours per day. Read more
Published 2 months ago by first-and-foremost
An excellent read!
Buy it, you wont be disappointed if you like reading true accounts like I do. Very well written, I couldn't put it down till I finished. Read more
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I could not put this book down it is an excellent story and I felt so sorry for the young women. This is a book that you can read and read again and feel thankful that you are not... Read more
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Scary and sad read
This book is a very sad story. Poor Saira seems to go from one nightmare to another. The sad part is that i am sure there are many many women out there stuck in similiar situations... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Marie Judd
Far fetched-written to 'shock' !
Just finished this. It started off as expected. Muslim males being dominant, very anti women, females in house treated very badly,no respect. Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by Eileen Dick
disgraced.
I enjoyed this book all the way through. I found it easy to follow from the very start. I just couldnt put it down. Very interesting insight into a muslim way of life. Read more
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I could not put this book down I read it in 2 days. Must read
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This was a fantastic read I couldnt put it down. It was a very realitic look into a young muslim girls life, This book had it all and i went through many emotions when reading it
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