Book Review: Pakistan- A Personal History by Imran Khan

This very book written by Imran Khan is a mix of Pakistan’s history and his own autobiography. Khan takes a start from his childhood at Zaman Park. Moving on he covers his days at Oxford, his cricket life, establishment of Shaukat Khanum hospital and his entry into politics. The author relates about his close connection with his mother. Her practice of Islam had strong Sufi influences which later in life was adopted by Imran. Furthermore...

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Book Review: Sand and Foam by Kahlil Gibran

I read this book in late 2012 or early 2013 at Ewing Hall. I borrowed it from a friend. Sand and Foam is one the books of Gibran written about impulse of man’s heart and mind. The themes which he addresses in the book include travel, nirvana, faith, secrecy, traits of humans, children, knowledge, youth, dissent, greed and indifference. At one point he says: “If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing...

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Book Review: My Khyber Marriage by Morag Murray Abdullah

My Khyber Marriage brings out the experience of a Scotswoman who marries a pathan chieftain’s son. Morag meets Abdullah in Britain. Before marrying him she converts to Islam. Abdullah is the son of a tribal chieftain on the Indian Frontier.  The first chapter starts with the very first meeting of Morag and Abdullah. Initially Morag’s father is apprehensive about her marriage to an easterner, but later he agrees to the proposal. Despite...

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