Stranger to History: A Son's Journey through Islamic Lands

Aatish Taseer embarks on an extraordinary quest across Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, tracing his absent father's faith and grappling with questions of identity, belonging, and belief. This intimate memoir maps the fault lines between secular and religious worlds, chronicling encounters with everyone from intellectuals to extremists. Beautifully written and deeply personal, it's both a son's reckoning with an estranged parent and a nuanced exploration of contemporary Islam. Perfect for readers who loved The Inheritance of Loss or anyone fascinated by identity, faith, and family.