Chrissy

Chrissy asked Nadia Hashimi:

Hi Nadia. I just finished listening to your book "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell" on audiobooks. The person narrating this book, (I believe last name Hammond) did an outstanding job. I felt like Rahima was my companion story teller and I miss her! I was expecting to follow Shakiba right until the point where she becomes Rahima's great grandmother. Just wondering why you didn't make that connection? Still loved it!

Nadia Hashimi Hi Chrissy,

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the narration by Gin Hammond. I'm pleased with the audio versions of both my novels, actually, and have gotten positive feedback from other listeners as well.

I didn't make the direct connection between Shekiba and Rahima because I did not envision them physically meeting because they were so separated in time. The legacy of Shekiba, however, was powerful enough that it reached Rahima through her aunt, Shaima. It speaks to the oral tradition and importance of legacy within the Afghan culture.

Thanks for listening and for connecting here on Goodreads!

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Anurag Maloo

Anurag Maloo asked Nadia Hashimi:

Salaam Nadia! Shab bakhair! I just finished reading "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell", and can't tell how many emotions I've gone thru' in last 2 weeks reading it page by page, chapter by chapter. How beautifully you've weaved together this story of Bibi Shekiba & Rahima-jan's fears, challenges, struggles and injustice with their fate, hopes and dreams. So grateful & thank you for inspiring. What inspired you to write?

Helen O'Toole

Helen O'Toole asked Nadia Hashimi:

Thank you Nadia for writing When the Moon is Low which I loved reading albeit with such sadness in my heart for the plight of refugee families seeking a safe haven. Will there be a continuation of these characters in another context?

Jessica

Jessica asked Nadia Hashimi:

I read When the Moon is Low about 2 weeks ago, and subsequently devoured The Pearl That Broke It's Shell this week. Something I picked up on when I started Pearl is Shekiba's father Ismail being a master of of cultivating his land, much as Fereiba's father is with his orchard in Moon. I see other similarities between these men as I got to know their characters....did you think of them similarly as you were writing?

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