Far Away from Here

Far Away from Here is a novel about three young Black American Muslims on the cusp of adulthood confronting faith, tradition, and the impact of their personal decisions in five years post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans.

Far Away from Here is a novel set in five years post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans that focuses on the reunion of three young African American Muslims—Fatima, Tahani, and Saif—who grew up together and drifted apart in their teenage years.

The novel follows these three characters as they confront the traumas and choices of their early lives and the impact they’ve had on their paths to adulthood.

Through their interactions with each other, their family members, and their faith community, they are transformed by the understanding that they have everything they need to face their futures with confidence.