Description
Title: After Death, Wings Can Expand
Description: A raw and deeply emotional journal that chronicles the journey of a teenage girl, Nur, as she faces the heartbreaking death of her mother from cancer. This personal and poignant story highlights Nur’s struggles, emotional turmoil, and the powerful bond between mother and daughter.
Story Overview:
As her mother’s health deteriorates, Nur documents the journey in her journal. The entries capture not only the physical changes her mother undergoes, but also the emotional and spiritual impact on the family. Despite the pain, Nur finds solace in the love and guidance her mother provided.
Through her mother’s words of wisdom, Nur learns to trust in Allah and confronts the challenges of adolescence with newfound strength.
The story emphasizes themes of love, loss, faith, and healing, showing that even in the face of death, there is hope and transformation.
Award: Winner of the Unpublished Muslim Writer’s Award, 2011.
About the Author:
Mehded Maryam Sinclair is a seasoned storyteller with over 25 years of experience. She has taught storytelling in various countries, including Turkey, and has authored two picture books. Sinclair now resides in Amman, Jordan.
This heartfelt journal encourages readers to explore deep emotions and the resilience of the human spirit, offering hope that, even after loss, we can continue to grow and find purpose.
