Though born to Indian expat parents, Zeba Talkhani grew up in a patriarchal society in Saudi Arabia that was often stringent and oppressive. In her novel My Past is a Foreign Country, Talkhani tries to make sense of her upbringing in this world and ultimately decides to become financially independent and marry on her own terms in the UK, breaking away from the confines of her religion and family. The emotional and inspiring story is a retelling of how she moved abroad to find her freedom and the experiences along the way.
My Past is a Foreign Country is available on Waterstones