Venus Shells by Etta Dia
Venus Shells is collection of poems about individual identity within a predominately Muslim community. Nadia Malik's debut collection follows family, relationships and a melding of cultural ideas, mixed with rich myth and tales told in Arabic and Indonesian.
"This is a searing collection of poems that are brilliantly tender, Malik is beautiful in telling stories where the truth creeps up on you in a quiet and powerful wayVenus Shells has in an honest and magical way mapped my journey of motherhood in a visceral, heart-breaking, and poignant new light. I would recommend this to all mothers, to find comfort and a sense of hope, in even the most exhausting and darkest moments." - Shagufta K. Iqbal
Etta Dia was born and raised in south east London to a mixed Muslim, English/French/Indonesian family. As a child she studied ballet and went on to practice fine art at university. Her professions have included librarian assistant, lifeguard, life model, pole dancer, cook and Ambulance call taker. Nadia is a single mother who writes candidly about trauma; its effects and the healing process. In her writing she discusses motherhood, sexuality, femininity, otherness, religion, heritage and the connection between people and their natural environment.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781911570554 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911570552 |
| Title | Venus Shells |
| Author | Nadia Malik |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Burning Eye Books |
| Year published | 2018-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 70 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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