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RASHIDA TAYABALI'S

LIFE AFTER ALI

Life after Ali took me on a beautiful, heartbreaking, but hopeful journey into the world of life-changing loss.

– Johanna K

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I'm Rashida

Proudly Kenyan-Indian-Australian. Copywriter by day / Author by night. Hoping to reverse this someday…

Reading and writing has always lit my soul up. In school, when I figured out that letters formed sentences, sentences formed stories, I was hooked.

In 2018, I set myself the audacious goal to publish my first novel before I turned the big 4-0 in 2023. I self-published my first novel, Life after Ali in 2021.

With more stories yet to be written and more dreams to fulfil, I’m looking forward to having your company as I travel my path.

Need a speaker for your event? I've got plenty to say about writing! Send me an email rashidatwrites@gmail.com

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Johanna K

Rachel Murphy

Johanna K

Life after Ali took me on a beautiful, heartbreaking, but hopeful journey into the world of life-changing loss. And gave an enlightening insight into the cultural expectations facing Muslim Indian Australian women in times of grief. I devoured this book over a weekend, taking every spare moment to unfold the story of Tasneem and her family. Life after Ali is about honouring loss, but also about how grief fits us all differently, and the hope that comes with moving on.

Tanya J

Rachel Murphy

Johanna K

Life After Ali is a fresh insight into the culture, challenges and shifting expectations of Muslim Indian Australians. Rashida gently tackles the devastating question of 'what would you do if you lost your partner?' with a sense of grace and serendipity. Her characters are warm and believable as they move through their shared grief to creating their new life post loss. The perfect novel for a rainy Saturday afternoon by the fire.

Rachel Murphy

I learned so much about Australian Muslim culture reading this book, and really got into the story - from the highly emotional scenes of Tasneem and her family navigating the loss of Ali, to the family's healing journey towards happiness. I started to really care for the characters and waited impatiently to get back to them at the end of the day when I had a moment to curl up with my Kindle! Looking forward to seeing what this author does next.

Marina R

Nerissa Bentley

Rachel Murphy

This is a love story with believable, strong-willed characters who cross continents and navigate cultural hurdles along the way to becoming who they truly want to be. It was enlightening, entertaining, fun and emotional. I learned a lot and couldn’t wait to find out what was in store for the characters as the novel drew to a close. Highly recommended!

Nerissa Bentley

I am proud to recommend this debut novel by Rashida Tayabali. This beautifully written story gently explores grief and loss, and what it means to be a Muslim woman in Australia who is expected to honour her traditions and culture, yet still find happiness for herself and her family. Through wonderful story-telling, you’ll be taken on a journey that warms the heart and inspires the soul. I’m impatiently waiting for Rashida’s next novel.

M Daniels

Nerissa Bentley

Life After Ali was one of the most refreshingly beautiful reads. It was so interesting to read about a Muslim family living in Sydney and the ups and downs of their everyday lives, as well as the impact of death on their family.

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RASHIDA TAYABALI'S

LIFE AFTER ALI

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I'm Rashida

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Johanna K

Rachel Murphy

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Love from readers

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Rachel Murphy

Johanna K

Tanya J

Rachel Murphy

Johanna K

Rachel Murphy

Rachel Murphy

Rachel Murphy

Marina R

Nerissa Bentley

Rachel Murphy

Nerissa Bentley

Nerissa Bentley

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