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Locked In Third World
by Mehrow Umer
A reflection on emigration, class and belonging, examining the pull to leave a country one has spent oneself building a life in, and the guilt that follows.
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Mehrow Umer
Mehrow Umer is a Data Analyst by profession, an essayist by heart. She writes about Pakistan, womanhood, film, and culture. She lives in Lahore for the theater scene, the food and the community. This is her debut publication.
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Daughters Of Resilience
TWS Publications brings you “Daughters Of Resilience,” a collection of powerful narratives and reflections centred on the lives and resilience of women.
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