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American Dervish in Italy
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American Dervish
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Disgraced
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“The secret of a happy life is respect. Respect for yourself and respect for others.”
― Ayad Akhtar, American Dervish
― Ayad Akhtar, American Dervish
“Always imagine him close to you when you pray,' she explained. 'If you think of Him as near, then that's where you will find Him. And if you think of Him as far away, then that's where He will be.”
― Ayad Akhtar, American Dervish
― Ayad Akhtar, American Dervish
“It’s because you’re different. You can’t live life by rules others give you. In that way, you and I are the same. You have to find your own rules. All my life I’ve been running away from their rules, Hayat. All my life. You will be the same.”
― Ayad Akhtar, American Dervish
― Ayad Akhtar, American Dervish
Topics Mentioning This Author
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| South Asian Liter...: January 2012 | 1 | 24 | Jan 30, 2012 07:48pm | |
| South Asian Liter...: "American Dervish" by Ayad Akhtar | 1 | 15 | Jan 30, 2012 07:49pm | |
| The Seasonal Read...: Summer Challenge 2012: Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC | 2662 | 604 | Aug 31, 2012 09:02pm | |
| The Indie Exchang...: American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar - 3 paperbk & 1 Audiobook | 1 | 5 | Sep 16, 2012 07:31pm | |
| The Seasonal Read...: Winter Challenge 2012-2013: Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC | 2542 | 545 | Feb 28, 2013 09:01pm | |
| Literary Fiction ...: Discussion: American Dervish | 92 | 90 | Apr 24, 2013 08:44pm |
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