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Grief & Loss Quotes

Written close to the event, mostly. These are not reflections from a safe distance — several of these books were the way their authors got through the year they describe.

31 quotes
“There is nothing left of my home except the desire to build it.”
— Masaud Akhtar Zaigham, The Jewels of Urdu Poetry
Heartbreak Grief & Loss
Cover of The Jewels of Urdu Poetry
“The child who died that day, my little brother, was never supposed to be the one.”
— Noor Fatima, Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
Grief & Loss
Cover of Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
“After all, how can you live in denial if the very key pieces of your regret are stapled right in front of you every day?”
— Muaz Mirza, Death and Denial - Dark Fantasy Book
Heartbreak Grief & Loss
Cover of Death and Denial - Dark Fantasy Book
“Over time it became almost second nature, helping her effortlessly reflect on feelings and ideas that can be difficult to express otherwise.”
— Noor Fatima, Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
Grief & Loss
Cover of Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
“My breath slowly became stable, and all of a sudden, the power was out; darkness flooded the room.”
— Noor Fatima, Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
Heartbreak Grief & Loss
Cover of Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
“Every step forward made my mind scream to turn back, and every step pulled my heart closer to whatever waited ahead.”
— Noor Fatima, Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
Grief & Loss
Cover of Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
“Build a mountain of pain on the small frame of a child who weighed less than a sack of flour.”
— Meeم A’yن, You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
Truth Grief & Loss
Cover of You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
“Despite his involuntary tears in reaction to the inexplicable pain and his sufferable state, he couldn’t cry.”
— Jasmine Yammani, The Trials of Chaukhandi
Grief & Loss
Cover of The Trials of Chaukhandi
“A boy who had been angry and sad for a long time, and had learned to carry it on his own because that was what the house showed him.”
— Amer Sohail, Saruda: Realm of War
Grief & Loss
Cover of Saruda: Realm of War
“Is it okay to miss someone who never looked at you like you were theirs?”
— Noor Fatima, Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
Grief & Loss
Cover of Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
“In the silence, "even my thoughts refuse to follow," and the ache of loss grows heavier.”
— Samar Malik, Derange Life
Poetry Grief & Loss
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Noor Fatima’s Her Name Was: A Thriller with Daastan — daastan.com
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Noor Fatima’s Her Name Was: A Thriller with Daastan

In this Daastan interview, the teen author Noor Fatima shares the inspiration and psychological themes behind her gripping debut.

daastan.com Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan — daastan.com
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Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan

An insightful interview with Aqleem Fatimah on Ishq Ilhaam Hai, discussing love, her writing inspiration, and her journey with daastan.

daastan.com Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry Book
AI in Modern Warfare: Dr. Shahbaz Ahmed's journey with Daastan — daastan.com
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AI in Modern Warfare: Dr. Shahbaz Ahmed's journey with Daastan

Explore Dr. Shahbaz Ahmed Shahzad's research journey and his book on Artificial Intelligence in Modern Warfare in this author interview.

daastan.com Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South Asia
Samar Malik’s Deranged life: Meaningful Poetry with Daastan - Daastan — daastan.com
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Samar Malik’s Deranged life: Meaningful Poetry with Daastan - Daastan

Samar Malik, opens up about her writing journey, the emotions behind her latest poetry collection, and her experience publishing with Daastan.

daastan.com Derange Life
The Legacy of Neurosurgery Pioneer: Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad - Bashir Neuro Spine — bni.com.pk
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The Legacy of Neurosurgery Pioneer: Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad - Bashir Neuro Spine

From the turmoil of Partition to the operating rooms of Lahore, the legacy of neurosurgery pioneer Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad (1934–2014) stands as a timeless story of resilience, intellect, and devotion to humanity. His life’s work not only built the foundations of modern neurosurgery in Pakistan but also inspired generations of doctors to serve their homeland with […]

bni.com.pk From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book
Dialogue With Diary: Bisma Jatoi’s Journey with Daastan — daastan.com
Interview

Dialogue With Diary: Bisma Jatoi’s Journey with Daastan

In this interview, Bisma Jatoi, a CSS officer and writer, shares her passion for writing and her experience publishing with Daastan.

daastan.com Dialogue with Diary
وہ بہری نہیں تھی از محمد جہانگیر بدر - Wo Behri Nahi Thi - Daastan — daastan.com
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وہ بہری نہیں تھی از محمد جہانگیر بدر - Wo Behri Nahi Thi - Daastan

ہ ایک ایسی لڑکی کی کہانی ہے جس کی خوش و خرم زندگی میں اچانک ہی سماعت سے محرومی داخل ہو جاتی ہے اور مشکلات اور آزمائشیں اس کے گھر کی راہ دیکھ لیتی ہیں۔ سماعت کی محرومی کا ہمت و حوصلے سے مقابلہ کرنے کی کہانی آپ میں بھی امید کی ایک نئی روح پھونک دے گی۔ اس باہمت لڑکی کی کہانی کے ساتھ ساتھ یہ کتاب اپنے اندر سماعت کے نقائص اور اس کے علاج سے متعلق بھی بیش بہا معلومات رکھتی ہے۔ اس کے علاوہ سماعت کے نقائص سے متعلق لوگوں کی کئی غلط فہمیوں کا بھی ازالہ کرتی ہے۔

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زندگی اک گلدستۂگلاب از ماہیؔ شاہین - Daastan — daastan.com
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زندگی اک گلدستۂگلاب از ماہیؔ شاہین - Daastan

زیرِ نظر کتاب  ماہی شاہین ؔ کاشعری  مجموعہ ہے جس میں انھوں نے اپنی خوبصورت شاعری کو پیش کیا ہے۔ ان کے اشعار میں ایک تسلسل اور خوبصورتی دکھائی دیتی ہےجو پڑھنے والے بھلی معلوم ہے۔جیسے یہ اشعار ملاحظہ فرمائیں

daastan.com زندگی اِک گلدستۂ کتاب - Zindagi Ik Guldasta e Kitaab- Poetry Book About Love
Alesha Faraz Unveils The Crossing with Daastan Publishers. — daastan.com
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Alesha Faraz Unveils The Crossing with Daastan Publishers.

Read our exclusive interview with Alesha Faraz, exploring her life, experiences, & journey behind publishing her book "The crossing" with us.

daastan.com The Crossing