The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali Contemporary Literature & Fiction a privileged and restless young

a privileged and restless young woman from Bangalore

This fictional story—inspired by parts of Laurie’s real life—is about a young girl named Zoe who sees a famous gymnast performing on TV and decides she wants to fly just like her

She dreams of the day when he will realize that she’s exactly what he needs

that does not mean they should not try

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali Contemporary Literature & Fiction a privileged and restless youngWith a welcome mix of humor, heart, and high stakes drama, Sabina Khan provides a timely and honest portrait of what it's like to grow up feeling unwelcome in your own culture. Seventeen year old Rukhsana Ali has always been fascinated by the universe around her and the laws of physics that keep everything in order. But her life at home isn't so absolute. Unable to come out to her conservative Muslim parents, she keeps that part of her identity