Waiting in the Wings: A Memoir

Print length: 256 pages
Language: English
Publisher: India Viking
Publication date: 18 August 2025

Name: Waiting in the Wings: A Memoir
SKU: 9780143469643
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9780143469643

Original price was: ₹699.00.Current price is: ₹524.25.

Discover the formative years of Salima Hashmi in ‘Waiting in the Wings: A Memoir’. Witness the tumultuous birth of Pakistan through the eyes of a child, daughter of the iconic Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. This compelling memoir, set against the backdrop of partition and political upheaval, recounts Salima’s experiences from age four, navigating family struggles, including her father’s imprisonment and exile. Amidst the drama, find moments of joy, intellectual discourse with visiting artists and thinkers, and the blossoming of her own artistic passion. ‘Waiting in the Wings’ offers a unique perspective on a new nation’s journey and a young woman’s path to finding her voice through art. A captivating read for fans of Pakistani history and poignant personal narratives.

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