A Place For Us Summary
Fatima Farheen Mirza

A Place For Us Overview

A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza is a contemporary novel that focuses on family drama and redemption. As Hadia prepares to marry a man she chose for herself, her Indian family tries to reconnect after a painful past drove them apart. As Indian immigrants, Layla and Rafiq expected a certain life for their children, and struggle to understand why their children are turning against their culture and beliefs. Meanwhile, the oldest son Amar returns for the first time in three years, and is left to wonder if he should have come back at all. This novel covers themes such as individuality, family, and identity.