The Branches of my Tree have been watered by many wonderful people
Moments in time, feelings captured in words
Branches of my Tree is the reflections of a woman – mother, wife, daughter, sister.
Branches of my Tree reflects Fabiha’s unique style of writing, which connects the reader with the delicate and deeper meaning of life, relationships, wellbeing and spiritual connectivity.
The book on the coffee table stirs conversation
About the author
Deem Mirza is the pen name of Fabiha Haq, a Pakistani British writer, special education teacher, social and welfare worker, yogi and human rights supporter.
Born in 1975, she has spent her life interacting with diverse cultures, religions and social strata, and is a fervent believer in equality, resilience, physical and mental wellbeing, and forgiveness.
She values human relationships, cultural and religious nuances, and being open to challenges and changing rigid, stereotypical concepts of our existence.
Branches of my Tree reflects Fabiha’s unique style of writing, which connects the reader with the delicate and deeper meaning of life, relationships, wellbeing and spiritual connectivity.
You can find more of her writings on Instagram at @branchesofmytree
Inspired
The author is my mother.
The title of the book talks of her network of connections, and the aspects of her life that are rooted in her individualism, serving as a support to the branches that spread and grow as she does.
These vignettes of life are particularly special because they’re derived from her personal experiences throughout her childhood and into her adult life, from leaving her hometown to navigating the trials of marriage and motherhood in an unfamiliar culture.
Capturing moments
Her experiences are both unique and incredibly relatable in their wider context; they bring a well-rounded perspective to her work, welcoming a wide audience.
Combined with her talents as a writer, readers can feel like each piece was personally written for them.
Having shared part of this journey with her, at times being an observant onlooker to her work, I can say that every piece was written with purpose: products of her insights as they arrived, not contrived for the sake of content.
Opening up these moments to the eyes of the world invites people to peer into the instances of personal growth and self-discovery, taking from it what they wish.
Branches of my Tree encapsulates the delicate and nuanced aspects of our emotional lives that we might not otherwise address; the difficulties and rewards of family and relationships are celebrated; readers can take comfort in her words and find their own sense of familiarity.
Shorter than prose but more robust than poetry, each passage gives you something to linger over, providing some food for thought. But this you can only appreciate by reading the book.
Dear Reader
Thank you for sharing my thoughts. I hope I have successfully translated my essence of life.
For queries on ordering bulk orders, please contact:
fabiha.haq@branchesofmytree.co.uk
Some views and reviews …
“This is a book of reflection and of exploration that perfectly animates the stages of life that people go through. Fabiha captures those moments and experiences in a way that I could only dream of being capable of doing.”
Thank you for summarising life so succinctly and thank you for sharing your story. A joy to read.
Ollie Phillips
Former England Capitan (Rugby)
4X World record holder and Founder Optimist performance
“There is sensibility and keen perception, combined with a mother and wife’s concern, in the book. It makes people think.”
Stephen Hayes
President Emeritus Council on Africa
USA Sales:
Barnes & Nobles and Amazon
UK Sales:
Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells
Website sales (coffee table edition):
www.branchesofmytree.co.uk
