Is it to prove my innocence and incriminate others? It is none of the above. It is the account of a public figure who also happens to be a human being, something the world seems to overlook. This is the account of a mother who is responsible for three children of her own, as well as thousands of children who have no mother at all another fact people seem keen to forget.
This is the account of a young girl who grew up very quickly. This is a story for my two daughters; a story that will tell them that the happiness they are looking for is within them. You are responsible for the smile on your face. This is a story for my son: If you love a woman, she will give you her life. But if you hurt a woman, she will leave you fora much better life. This is a story for those out there who think that there is no point going on anymore. To you, I say this: You will see that there is every reason to get up, no matter how many times someone pushes you to the ground.
This book is just a collection of bad traits of every being the author met. Apr 12, Rumaisah rated it really liked it. I never had an intention of reading this book but I received a hard copy of this book from Dubai, so I picked it up. I live overseas and yet, I traveled to vote for him in Karachi last year, in the elections I must highlight, there are spelling errors in the book that need another ro I never had an intention of reading this book but I received a hard copy of this book from Dubai, so I picked it up.
I must highlight, there are spelling errors in the book that need another round of editing. The book begins with the origins of the author, Reham Khan. It starts from her childhood in Libya and Pakistan. There are anecdotes from school and college days. Anecdotes of the family as well. Then the book moves to the marriage of the author to her first cousin, which turns out to be unfortunately abusive. Consequently, after the birth of her children and several years into the marriage, she finally picks up the courage to seek divorce.
This is where I found the book to become interesting. Through grit and hard work, Reham makes her career in England, while raising three children well. She moves places for work, works hard day and night, does her job well and sends her kids to good schools. Reham proves herself to be an example of a self-made, ambitious and independent woman. Story takes a turn as Reham relocates to Pakistan. Considerable thought process went in. The chronological details are understandable which is why I feel, many, if not all, events are real.
Having established herself as a journalist in England, Reham moves to Pakistan to pursue the same career there. With time, she meets Imran Khan. There are very long chapters as we begin the story arc on Imran Khan.
This is because both were married prior and divorced with kids. In a Pakistani culture, Reham was bringing her three children into the family and this was a complex situation. There would have been repercussions and problems in adjustment for children on both sides. And we see this happen as the story progresses. Reham had a career as a journalist and Imran happened to be a politician. Their careers were to clash and affect their living together. She wanted to have a normal family life, he is a celebrity.
There comes a lot of pressure with that status on the family. I think this caused a rift as well. Reham has also not lived in Pakistan but had been in Britain for too long to understand how people in Pakistan are. Hospitable ofcourse, but cutthroat in the market. We see how people around her have been manipulative. A home is not a team of cricket players, where you could captain everyone around you. Home is home, kids are kids and partners are partners. She has no position in politics and yet, has done something on the ground with her skills, be it the IDPs or for children.
And her doings are not stories she concocted for her book. There are chronological records. Reham has a rebuttal in the book for the accusations charged at her. Last few chapters on her relation with Imran, are haphazard. Reham accused Imran and people around him for drugs, partying, etc. Them being idle is the kind of impression you may get as you read this book.
What bothered me most is the accusation of use of expletives by Imran. From the beginning to the last encounter. She also gradually found much about his current and ex-girlfriends. My problem is, why did you stick around?
Was it love? A man keeps insulting you but you choose to stick around. Leave with dignity if he was the one at fault. Her belief that she could change his lifelong habits of drugs and partying at this age when both are with kids and careers, sounded absurd to me. Disturbing chapters were the ones where she talks of magic. I have followed Jemima for long and have utmost respect for her. This is not the feudal lord by Tehmina Durrani which was an extensive book in itself but written far better.
He stepped back gracefully but left the dirty job at the hands of his followers. Jul 18, Viku rated it it was amazing. Great book, no holds barred. Tells like it is. Hate her or love her but you have to admire her guts to write a book like this. I am sure the troll army will go to any extent to harass her and threaten her and her family. Has been yanked off the Indian Amazon Kindle site for reasons best known to them.
Jul 24, Hafsah Qadir rated it did not like it. Could've been named Diary of a Wimpy ex. Giving up after reading a little over half of it. Aug 05, Ayeza Raza rated it did not like it. This was probably one of the most carelessly written books I've ever read.
The language isn't engaging, and the writing technique if there is one is quite sloppy. Two things I have a grave problem with. Firstly, this is NOT a biography. It is a possibly exaggerated account of some of the sufferings of a very, very bitter woman. Secondly, how can anyone be so full of themselves? She speaks of herself as the most beautiful, intelligent, desirable and worthy woman is the world who seemingly h This was probably one of the most carelessly written books I've ever read.
She speaks of herself as the most beautiful, intelligent, desirable and worthy woman is the world who seemingly has no flaws. That is impossible; last I checked, human beings were very much capable of at least having one flaw. Not even going to bother delving into all that she says about IK. The only thing genuine about this book and her seems to be the love she has for her children, but even that is constantly concluded with all the sacrifices she's made for them. I really do want to know this though: did she bother rereading what she wrote or left it all to Sahir?
I've seen fever discrepancies in works of fiction than in this. Jul 19, Ilma Wasty rated it liked it. I have mixed feelings about this book.
At one hand I am inclined to believe a lot of what she says, on the other hand I also believe that Reham is herself being hypocritical while blaming others. Her struggles of the first marriage are one which many Pakistani women might relate too and had it not been for the pretentious , never-at-fault author, this could have been a powerful narrative to look up to.
As a piece of literature the writing style is odd and repetitive. In certain locations the pas I have mixed feelings about this book.
In certain locations the passage ends abruptly and moves on to another story. Only to link back much later. I would still recommend others to read the book. Nov 15, Omama.
This book had either me, getting into fits of laughter, or delving into strange irritated responses, as it has transcended all limits of ethics and morality. I read, the first half of her life with her first psychotic husband with genuine concern, as he put her through rigorous cycles of domestic abuse. The second half of the book focuses on the salacious world of politics, mainly Imran Khan, and the goofs all around him.
It was just too much to read. Reham Khan has always defined herself as a v This book had either me, getting into fits of laughter, or delving into strange irritated responses, as it has transcended all limits of ethics and morality. Reham Khan has always defined herself as a victim of character assassination at the hands of her first husband and fellow countrymen.
Ironically, she, herself, has accused almost every character in her autobiography of adultery, wife battering, substance abuse, corruption or treachery. Jul 14, Ummeyusuf added it. I skimmed through the first hundred pages as I was more interested in her very public second marriage with the PTI chairman. The detailed account of Imran Khan's narcissism makes it all very believable.
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Sign in. Password recovery. Recover your password. Forgot your password? Get help. Home Biography Reham Khan book pdf download. Reham Khan book pdf download. This book is full of crap and she has crossed all the legitimate lines of morality in her writings. She has forged many facts and painted Imran Khan as a drug addict, a man who is fond of sex and prone to bisexuality.
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