Taken For Granted

by Raheemah Odusote

The story follows Ameenah, a very flawed Muslim woman who is ashamed of everything that makes up her low-level background. With a zeal to be a woman of higher status and live a life of prestige, she struggles to paint a picture of what’s not by making friends with the wealthy and trying hard to blend in with them. After she gets married to Suleiman and has two children for him, Aisha and Da'ud, she gets very comfortable in her world, relaxing that she has achieved all that she longed for and by her own effort and struggles alone. The trials begin with Suleiman’s younger sister, Maimuna, who has lived with them for five years and is a threat to Ameenah’s freedom in her husband’s house and her will too. She is willing to do anything to get rid of her and revenge isn’t a negative idea to the mother of two. What Ameenah doesn’t know is that her attitude towards her faith and lifestyle will be the triggers for her crumble when the trials stretch out and tear her mental health into shreds.‘Taken For Granted’ will put you on a see-saw of emotions which is what this worldly life does to us.

300 pages, Paperback

Published December 16, 2020

About the author

Raheemah Odusote is a book coach and publishing strategist who helps Muslimah coaches and consultants transform their expertise into powerful, legacy-building books.

She is passionate about amplifying voices through writing and guiding women to share their stories with impact and intention.

When she’s not coaching or writing, you’ll find her reading a fiction book sipping tea, journaling, or supporting women through accountability and mindful productivity.

Follow her for faith-infused inspiration, book-writing tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her journey as a Muslimah author.

Reviews

[Nusaybah · Rating 5 out of 5]

SubhanaLlah, an absolute tear-jerker! A book with a powerful story of redemption, finding one's faith, undergoing trials with tawakkul and having a good ending.

[iamfadeelah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book back in 2020 or 2021(I can't recall). I decided to reread it and it didn't disappoint!😩❤️❤️ I would have to return with a detailed review...hehehe... Stay tuned!!!

[Raheemah Odusote · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book ever! I cried.