Winner of Asian Pacific American Awards for Literature in Nonfiction
A San Francisco Chronicle Most Anticipated Book of the Year
A Zibby Owens Most Anticipated Title
A Los Angeles Times 1 of 10 Books to Read in March
“Ali’s extraordinary journey to rebuild a shattered sense of identity as a brain-damaged mother to a newborn — is chronicled in unflinching detail… [A] vivid and visceral portrait of existence within a shattered mind.”
—Caitlin Gibson, The Washington Post
“…A powerful, intensely personal book. As an unflinching patient’s-eye record of a dangerous, poorly understood condition, it may also be an important one. “
—Kevin Canfield, The San Francisco Chronicle
“A searing memoir. . . Supple, luminous prose carries a message of near inconceivable resilience and hope. Pieces You’ll Never Get Back is an inspiring memoir about rising from despair and triumphing over catastrophic brain injury.”
—Foreword Reviews
“Samina’s story of self-advocacy and rediscovery will remind readers that healing is non-linear, and will be a beacon to anyone who has survived a traumatic birth or life-altering injury.”
—Oprah Daily
“Poignant. . . Heartbreaking yet hopeful, Pieces You’ll Never Get Back embodies a woman full of grit and the determination to rediscover herself and heal from inconceivable damage.”
—Booklist (Starred Review)
“…a deeply moving story of resilience, spirituality, and the bonds that unite us across faiths and cultures. It is both a call for greater awareness of maternal health and a celebration of our shared humanity. A powerful testament to hope.”
— Reza Aslan, author of An American Martyr in Persia