An Incomplete Love Story is a tale, seldom told, of a man struggling to find his humanness in a community where he doesn’t belong.
Zayd is a fourth-generation Muslim Indian, growing up in apartheid South Africa, who fatefully discovers why life matters.
A childhood premonition of hopelessness, a father with an unexplainable rage, and a community steeped in double-standards all make for a perfectly dysfunctional adulthood.
Despite his roots, and his struggle for an identity, Zayd navigates his way through a deeply traditional and culturally aloof community.
The prejudices borne out of the caste system, his racial profile, his social standing, and the sectarianism within his community all make inclusion seem impossible.
Yet, it’s not enough to dull his spirit.
Will the emotional isolation of his childhood set him on a collision course with destiny, or will his anomalous nature finally rid him of the inheritance of an emotionally unavailable father, so that he may find peace before it’s too late?
An Incomplete Love Story will leave you contemplating your role in the village of life and the impact that cultural norms and sacred traditions have on all of us.
It’s a moving tale that will tug at your heart strings while simultaneously frustrating you.
As one reader said, “At times I wanted to embrace him and at other times punch him in the gut. Written boldly, eloquently and with a touch of humour.”
Love it or hate it, by the time you put this book down, you will develop an appreciation for the struggle of a simple man trying to make sense of life – and love.
For South African readers, you can order your copy at zaidismail.com for delivery to your door.
International readers can find the paperback or eBook versions on most popular online bookstores.
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