Publisher's Synopsis
In Journey on Parallel Roads, Naiyer Habib and Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib call their readers into the tender, personal recollections of the sweeping currents of 20th-century South Asia and the enduring trials of migration that shaped their journeys. Beginning in the days of undivided India, this memoir traces their path through the heartbreak of Partition, their transformation from refugees into respected professionals, and their journey as loving parents striving to bridge cultures while preserving their treasured heritage.
Through candid memories and heartfelt reflections, the authors' pens extravagant themes of sacrifice, purpose, willpower, and the enduring bonds of family. This memoir is more than a life story; it is a tribute to generations past and an inspiration for future descendants, capturing the spirit of two individuals whose parallel journeys converged into one extraordinary life. As they narrate their struggles and triumphs across India, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, their story mirrors countless immigrant families who quietly build lives of purpose within adversity.
They are recognized pioneers for their professional achievements and community leadership. One of the themes of their community leadership as published in their book "History of the Early Muslims of Regina and their Organizations- A Cultural Integration" to integrate with the Society at large while maintaining their Culture and Religion was well recognised and worth following by other communities.
This memoir is an inspiration for those yet to come. It offers thoughtful insights into identity, the pain of displacement, and the triumph of perseverance rooted in faith and love. The Habibs have opened their hearts with humility and grace to share timeless lessons filled with rich cultural and emotional depth. Leaving behind a legacy as powerful takes courage and a heart of gold. This book is a river locked in a small cage: its depth everlasting, its flow controlled only by the pages that hold it.
