#BangladeshiLitMonth: This Life is Beautiful by Lamia Islam

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Review by Erin Wilson Aalinna, a young sociable woman, discovers after the tragic death of her best friend that she has bipolar disorder. The death not only brings out Aalinna’s condition but also causes the families to slowly crumble under the weight of sadness and guilt. Lamia guides the reader through the various challenges in … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: This Life is Beautiful by Lamia Islam

#BangladeshiLitMonth: My Life is a Mess by Lamia Islam

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Review by Erin Wilson Meet Arshaan, a teenage boy attending high school in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has his circle of friends, a budding romantic interest, his family, and his cat, Tiger. With his older siblings having moved out with established successful careers, his father especially expects him to follow in their footsteps. "Their accomplishments have … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: My Life is a Mess by Lamia Islam