Does my head look big in this by randa abdel fattah. The book, the lines we cross written by randa abdelfattah is a story about college drama and the immigrant situation in australia. The first edition of the novel was published in 2005, and was written by randa abdelfattah. Randa abdelfattah born 6 june 1979 citation needed is an australian muslim writer of palestinian and egyptian parentage. Randa abdelfattah is the awardwinning author of 11 novels and is published in over 15 countries. Browse randa abdelfattahs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. That work, with a few tweaks, later became her debut novel does my head look big in this. For many people, religion is a large part of their identity. Pdf reading the hijab as a marker of faith in randa. It won the australian book industry award and australian book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. More about randa abdelfattah download author image. Like many other young adult books, does my head look big in this.
Book trailer for the award winning book does my head look big in this by randa abdelfattah. She has worked as a lawyer, human rights advocate and community volunteer with different human rights. Randa abdelfattahs 2006 novel, does my head look big in this. Does my head look big in this gives an inside look into the modern challenges and pressures faced by muslims in the western world. She is the author of the critically acclaimed novels does my head look big in this. Excerpt from does my head look big in this im terrified. Amal abdelhakim is a 17yearold australianpalestinianmuslim whos asking the same question all teens ask. Does my head look big in this book trailer youtube. An australianmuslinpalestinian teen opts to wear the hijab, the muslim head scarf, fulltime, embarking on a courageous exercise in selfunderstanding. Written by randa abdelfattah, audiobook narrated by rebecca macauley.
Reading the hijab as a marker of faith in randa abdelfattahs. Her parents, her teachers, her friends, people on the street. Answered this is timed please helpread the excerpts. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Free download or read online does my head look big in this. Refer to the novel does my head look big in this by randa abdel fattah, highlights a personal journey throughout the main.
This detailed literature summary also contains quotes and a free quiz on does my head look big in this. Randa was born in australia and her debut novel, does my head look big in this. It was published on august 1, 2005, by pan macmillan australia. The beginning of discovering identity leads to the process of ones journey. Randa abdelfattah, quote from does my head look big in this. Amal is a 16yearold melbourne teen with all the usual obsessions. Sixteenyearold amal attends an elite prep school in a. Can she handle the taunts of towel head and the prejudice of her classmates, and still attract the cutest boy in school. She has worked as a lawyer, human rights advocate and community volunteer with different human rights and migrant and refugee resource organisations. Sixteenyearold amal makes the decision to start wearing the hijab fulltime and everyone has a reaction. Amal is a 16yearold melbourne teen with all the usual obsessions about boys, chocolate and cosmo magazine.
It became apparent to me that the only time muslim females appeared as heroines in books were as escapees of the taliban, victims of an honour killing, or subjects of the saudi royalty. Read other books by randa abdelfattah, ten things i hate about me, which deals with the same sort of theme of choosing to be publically muslim. A bit overly girly and giggly for me, a bit too much like an afterschool special, but the seriousness of the topic of religious faith and religious freedom almost balances that out. Try wearing a veil on your head and practising the bums up position at lunchtime and you know youre in for a tough time at school. Pan macmillan australia gives permission to photocopy text from these teachers. Australian author randa abdelfattah wrote her first ya novel while still a young adult herself. I was fascinated by the trials amal underwent as a result of wearing a simple religious article of clothing. Book trailer for the award winning book does my head look big in this by randa abdel. The narrators frustration helps readers understand what it is like to be a teenager. Luckily my friends support me, although theyve got a few troubles of their own.
She grew up in melbourne and attended a catholic primary school and islamic secondary college where she obtained an international baccaularetate. But at the same time i feel like my passion and conviction in islam are bursting inside me and i want to prove to myself that im strong enough to wear a badge of my faith. The following version of the book was used to create this study guide. Buy this book with an engaging narrator at the helm, abdelfattahs debut. Read poems by naomi shihab nye the flag of childhood. It was released in australia, by pan macmillan australia, on 1 august 2005.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Shes also a muslim, struggling to honour the islamic faith in a society that doesnt understand it. Yes, simone, he is mentally unstable for being attracted to you. Randa s books have also consistently made it to best fiction lists in the usa and top 100 new york public library books. Brilliantly funny and poignant, randa abdelfattahs debut novel will strike a chord in all teenage readers, no matter what their beliefs.
But at the same time i feel like my passion and conviction in islam are bursting inside me and i want to prove to myself that im strong enough to wear a badge of my. Pdf randa abdelfattahs 2006 novel, does my head look big in this. Drama by jeff gottesfeld and elizabeth wong based on the book by randa abdelfattah dramatic publishing company woodstock, illinois australia new zealand. This novel, while a little overlong, is definitely worth reading, but i wish i had read this back in 2005. Read common sense media s does my head look big in this.
Does my head look big in this is a young adult contemporary novel written by randa abdelfattah. The intense emotions of adolescence drew her to the genre, and nine books and a law degree later, abdelfattah remains enchanted by writing and has another book. Brilliantly funny and poignant, randa abdelfattahs debut novel will strike a chord in all. Randa abdelfattah is an attorney, a writer, a chocoholic, and an active member in the interfaith community, as well as the campaign for palestinian human rights. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 360 pages and is available in hardcover format. One of my favorite things about does my head look big. She is a muslim of palestinian and egyptian heritage. Randa abdelfattah author of does my head look big in this. It paints a clear picture of the varied opinion between families ad. Does my head look big in this by randa abdelfattah read.
It paints a clear picture of the varied opinion between families ad generations about what it means to be a good muslim, and shows the differing options on what is culturally appropriate. Which statement best explains how the narrative tone. Randa abdelfattah is the author of 12 books, and most of them are romance or drama. Randa is a prominent australian author, academic, human rights advocate, former lawyer and mother of four children. She grew up in melbourne and attended a catholic primary school and islamic secondary college. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read does my head look big. Read the excerpts from does my head look big in this. Click to read more about does my head look big in this. Does my head look big in this by randa abdel fattah book.