The Family Tree
By Sairish Hussain

*Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2020* Poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives. A brilliant first book from Hussain.'The Sunday Post An evocative portrayal of love and family.'and Ayisha Malik'Invites you in, not as a stranger but as a family friend. I loved it.' Katie Fforde Hussain weaves a tale of fragility and resilience. A wonderful debut.'and Catherine Mayer Both unflinching and full of hope; the writing is compassionate and true.'and Stephanie Butland One of the best new books by black and POC authors in 2020'Cosmopolitan Top Book Releases To Look Forward To In 2020'Bustle Top 10 Books by British Asian authors to look out for in 2020'Asian ImageYour roots can always lead you home…Amjadand cradles his baby daughter in the middle of the night. He has no time to mourn his wife's death. Saahil and Zahra, his two small children, are relying on him. Amjad vows to love and protect them always.and Years later,and Saahiland and his best friend, Ehsan, have finished university and are celebrating with friends. But when the night turns dangerous, its devastating effects will ripple through the years to come.and Zahra'sand world is alight with politics and activism. But she is now her father's only source of comfort, and worries she'll never have time for her own aspirations. Life has taken her small family in different directions - will they ever find their way back to each other?and The Family Treeand is the moving story of a British Muslim family full of love, laughter and resilience as well as all the faults, mistakes and stubborn loyalties which make us human. A multi-generational story crafted with warmth… an engaging debut.'and Vaseem Khan Provides a much needed voice for characters who have been drastically affected by the headlines throughout an emotionally wrought narrative.'and Magic Radio A moving, uplifting multi-generational story.'and Yorkshire Post A moving story.'Bella