Sabina Khan - Böcker

A novel in two acts - told eighteen years apart - givesvoice to both mother (Ayesha) and daughter (Mira) after an unplannedteen pregnancy led Ayesha to place Mira up for adoption.Coming to the US to study, Ayesha is swept up in a whirlwind romancewith Suresh – an Indian boy who reminds her of home.Mere months away from starting university, she falls pregnant andfinds herself alone. She makes the difficult decision to hide herpregnancy and put her daughter up for adoption, before returningto India.Years later, seventeen-year-old Mira Fuller-Jensen has had a comfortablechildhood but has never felt quite like she fit in theirmajority white community. All she knows is that her mums adoptedher when she was born and that her biological mother was a studentwho went back to India. When she comes across letters addressedto her from her birth mother, she sees a way to finally capturethat feeling of belonging.Her mother writes that if Mira can forgive her for having to giveher up, she should find a way to travel to India for her eighteenthbirthday and meet her. Mira knows she'll always regret itif she doesn't go. But is she actually ready for what she will learn? Perfect for fans of Sabina Khan's other books Zara Hossainis Here and The Love and Lies of Rukhsana AliDeals with relatable teen issues and portrays the intersectionof teen pregnancy with Muslim and Indian cultureCompelling dual perspectives – Ayesha is brave and loving,Mira is curious but lost and both make engaging narrators

A timely and honest coming-of-age story that exploresthe complicated relationship between identity, culture, family,and love.Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant, Zara Hossain,has been leading a fairly typical life in Texas since herfamily moved there for her father's work. While dealing with theIslamophobia that she faces at school, Zara has to lay low, tryingnot to stir up any trouble and jeopardize their family's dependentvisa status while they await their green card approval.But one day her tormentor, star football player Tyler Benson,takes things too far, leaving a threatening note in her locker, andgets suspended.As an act of revenge against her for speaking out,Tyler and his friends vandalize Zara's house with racist graffiti,leading to a violent crime that puts Zara's entire futureat risk.Now she must pay the ultimate price and choosebetween fighting to stay in the only place she's ever called homeor losing the life she loves and everyone init.

The romance of Becky Albertalli meets the glam familydynamics of Crazy Rich Asians in this YA novel from acclaimedauthor Sabina Khan.Mehar hasn't been back to India since she was four.She hasn'tvisited her father, or any of her family. Why would she? Her fathermade it clear that she's not his priority when he chose not tocome to the US with her and her mum.But when her father announces his engagement to socialite Naz,Mehar reluctantly agrees to return for the wedding. Maybe she andher father can heal their broken relationship. And after all, herfather is Indian royalty, and his home is a palace.While her father still doesn't make the time for her, and shehates Naz and her social media influencer daughter, Mehar barelycares once she meets Sufiya, her grandmother's assistant. Thoughthey come from totally different worlds, their friendship slowlystarts to blossom into something more . . . Mehar thinks.But she can tell Naz is using her dad for his money and puttinga stop to the wedding might be the best for everyone involved.What happens when telling her father the truth about Naz and Aleenameans putting her relationship with Sufiya at risk . . .  PRAISE FOR SABINA'S PREVIOUS NOVELS:Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali"This book gave me all the feels" The LesbianReview"A coming-out story featuring diverse characters and a richlyrendered international setting." Kirkus Reviews"hard-hitting and hopeful story is a must-purchase for anyYA collection." - School Library Journal  Zara Hossain is Here"A vivid account exploring issues many immigrant teens face." KirkusReviews"This is a great addition to books that start conversationsabout immigration in the U.S., with the added layer of being anout queer immigrant from a country that is not accepting of queerpeople. I highly recommend it." Lesbrary"an insightful novel that gives a glimpse into the experienceof families and teens caught up in the America immigration systemand all the uncertainty that this can cause people." ReadingZone  Meet Me In Mumbai"spotlights fiercely independent South Asian Muslim girlstriumphing over the insurmountable odds... an emotionally satisfyingride that is sure to entertain." Quills &Quire"an engrossing and consuming read." YA BooksCentral"a beautiful novel that explores the concept of identity andfamily" Rich In Color

This innovative and comprehensive textbook provides a detailed exploration of the role of occupational therapy in addressing the unique needs of women across the lifespan.Structured into 14 parts, the book begins with the foundations of women’s health, delving into its historical evolution, the significance of gender equality in medical research, the implications of employment on women's well-being, intricate sociocultural influences, and the intersection of women and occupation from an occupational therapy perspective. Following this foundational context, the book journeys through diverse areas such as gynecological and obstetric health management, endocrine health, autoimmune conditions, non-cisgender health in the context of women’s health, mental health and biopsychosocial aspects, cardiovascular health, sleep, weight, and lifestyle factors, oncology, neurological health, women's health across the lifespan, inter-partner violence and trauma-informed care, and special topics in women's health.Women’s health is a universal concern that transcends geographical boundaries, cultural differences, and socioeconomic disparities, and this important book will be key reading for both students and practitioners of occupational therapy.

This innovative and comprehensive textbook provides a detailed exploration of the role of occupational therapy in addressing the unique needs of women across the lifespan.Structured into 14 parts, the book begins with the foundations of women’s health, delving into its historical evolution, the significance of gender equality in medical research, the implications of employment on women's well-being, intricate sociocultural influences, and the intersection of women and occupation from an occupational therapy perspective. Following this foundational context, the book journeys through diverse areas such as gynecological and obstetric health management, endocrine health, autoimmune conditions, non-cisgender health in the context of women’s health, mental health and biopsychosocial aspects, cardiovascular health, sleep, weight, and lifestyle factors, oncology, neurological health, women's health across the lifespan, inter-partner violence and trauma-informed care, and special topics in women's health.Women’s health is a universal concern that transcends geographical boundaries, cultural differences, and socioeconomic disparities, and this important book will be key reading for both students and practitioners of occupational therapy.

This comprehensive text provides rehabilitation clinicians with an actionable guide to applying motivational interviewing in practice, fostering meaningful client engagement and supporting sustainable behavior change.Grounded in evidence-based principles and designed for diverse rehabilitation contexts, the book explores how motivational interviewing enhances rehabilitation outcomes through client-centered communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. It equips practitioners with essential skills to address a wide range of clinical needs, from mental health challenges and substance use to chronic disease management and post-surgical recovery.Key features include:Practical strategies for integrating motivational interviewing into busy clinical environmentsApplications of motivational interviewing across conditions such as anxiety, depression, obesity, and chronic painTechniques for fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and mentoring within rehabilitation settingsInteractive exercises, sample conversations, and case studies to support skill developmentInsights into leveraging motivational interviewing for leadership growth and team developmentThis text is an invaluable resource for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other rehabilitation professionals seeking to improve client outcomes and satisfaction through collaborative, empathetic, and evidence-informed communication.

This comprehensive text provides rehabilitation clinicians with an actionable guide to applying motivational interviewing in practice, fostering meaningful client engagement and supporting sustainable behavior change.Grounded in evidence-based principles and designed for diverse rehabilitation contexts, the book explores how motivational interviewing enhances rehabilitation outcomes through client-centered communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. It equips practitioners with essential skills to address a wide range of clinical needs, from mental health challenges and substance use to chronic disease management and post-surgical recovery.Key features include:Practical strategies for integrating motivational interviewing into busy clinical environmentsApplications of motivational interviewing across conditions such as anxiety, depression, obesity, and chronic painTechniques for fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and mentoring within rehabilitation settingsInteractive exercises, sample conversations, and case studies to support skill developmentInsights into leveraging motivational interviewing for leadership growth and team developmentThis text is an invaluable resource for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other rehabilitation professionals seeking to improve client outcomes and satisfaction through collaborative, empathetic, and evidence-informed communication.

Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy in Women’s Health equips occupational therapy practitioners and allied healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver trauma-informed care in women’s health. Across a lifespan perspective, it explores the impacts of trauma—from adolescence to older adulthood—while addressing critical topics such as birth trauma, intimate partner violence, and care for marginalized populations. Featuring practical strategies, evidence-based frameworks, and innovative interventions, this book empowers practitioners to foster resilience, recovery, and meaningful engagement in women’s lives. Vignettes provide clear examples of how women’s pain has too often been dismissed, misunderstood, ignored, overlooked, or misdiagnosed. This book is an essential resource for advancing trauma-informed care in occupational therapy to empower health professionals to move beyond checklists and deliver care that is relational, inclusive, and truly healing.

Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy in Women’s Health equips occupational therapy practitioners and allied healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver trauma-informed care in women’s health. Across a lifespan perspective, it explores the impacts of trauma—from adolescence to older adulthood—while addressing critical topics such as birth trauma, intimate partner violence, and care for marginalized populations. Featuring practical strategies, evidence-based frameworks, and innovative interventions, this book empowers practitioners to foster resilience, recovery, and meaningful engagement in women’s lives. Vignettes provide clear examples of how women’s pain has too often been dismissed, misunderstood, ignored, overlooked, or misdiagnosed. This book is an essential resource for advancing trauma-informed care in occupational therapy to empower health professionals to move beyond checklists and deliver care that is relational, inclusive, and truly healing.