A literary, thoughtful, provocative and intelligent look at sexual assault and the global discourse on rape from the viewpoint of a survivor, writer, counsellor and activist.
Sohaila Abdulali Book order (chronological)
Sohaila Abdulali is an author whose work delves into complex societal issues, particularly those concerning women and their position within society. Her writing is characterized by a bold exploration of themes such as sexuality and violence, often with a focus on the Indian context. Through her literary creations and advocacy work, Abdulali strives to raise awareness and provoke discussion. Her style is direct and incisive, offering readers a profound glimpse into the human experience.
To mark Oxfam's 50th anniversary, Virago and Oxfam present an anthology of international writers on food, with contributions from, among others, Maeve Binchy, Germaine Greer, Margaret Drabble, Attia Hosain and Maxine Hong Kingston. The 20 well-known women writers explore the nuances of love, nurturing, festivities, family and social bonds that people associate with growing, cooking and eating food through a mixture of autobiography, fiction, poetry and polemic. A photograph of each author introduces her piece and a favourite completes it. The book is also interspersed throughout with Worldwide Food Facts.
