Paths of Separations

About the Book

This book is a collection of Gulshan Ul Amin’s five stories, Octopus, Dowry, Real, History, Gamble. Being a British Asian Muslim all her stories have (obviously) assortments of that touch, flavor, and spices necessary to leave a taste on the reader’s tongue. All the stories are written with and from the author’s heart, have a definate story plot/line, complete with sweet sharp dialogues/ sentences. The stories are meaningful, situational, very happening, fresh and very very readable. To grasp the real depth, meaning and message of these stories the reader will have to read them to the full. Once you start reading you wont be able to put the book down. Octopus: A roller coaster journey of life and it’s ways. It’ a story of love, fate, pain, heartache and decisions a man makes for himself. Dowry: Full of traditions, customs and family values. Real: When a person is too busy somewhere else and is on the verge of forgetting Allah, then Allah causes something or another to happen to make that person feel His presence. A read to look at ones inside self. History: Sometimes history does repeat itself. Gamble: Choices are gambles. They have to be taken. A book like this is rare. So don’t let it pass you by. Author of all this: Gulshan Ul Amin

About the Author

Name: Gulshan Ul Amin Born: In Pakistan. Lives: In London. Languages: English. Urdu. Panjabi. Educated both in England and Pakistan. As far as she could remember she has always loved writing. She began with short stories and poems at the age of eleven and her first poem was published in a school magazine. Two years later she won a first prize in a local competition for her story. She has had her poems and stories published in various magazines and digests. Her main subject of writing concerns the differences, comparisons and conflicts of minority ethnics and western culture, thus her stories are based on real life situations, concerning Asian families and their way of life both in England and the countries of their origin. She confesses to knowing what it is really like to be stuck between these two cultures so is well balanced in both. Gulshan blends very well in both the Eastern and Western culture as she has lived both in England and Pakistan and understands that the best way to keep a balance between both of them is to mix them together and compromise with both. Her writing appeals to all type of readers as her ideas and plots are universal Gulshan also writes poetry, lyrics and is a presenter. She has presented on an Asian Radio where she hosted the 'Bhangra Show', played music, interviewed, made reports, ads, jingles, voice overs etc mostly written and recorded by her. She presents/djs naturally and with ease. Her lyrics have been/are being recorded by various famous artists of England, Pakistan and India and have been/are being released by various record companies of England, Pakistan and India. She has her own original style of writing and reciting poetry on and off air. She has her own unique style of writing which pulls the readers interest till the end. Ideas and plots come easily to her. Her writing appeals to all type of readers from all over the world as her stories/novels themes are universal. Being a British Asian/Pakistani Muslim all her stories/novels have (obviously) assortments of the touch, flavor and spices necessary to leave a taste on the reader's tongue. Whatever Gulshan writes she writes with and from the heart. Her stories/novels have a definate story plot, message, complete with sweet, sharp dialogues/sentences. Her writing is meaningful, original, situational, very happening, fresh and very very readable. She's good at communicating with wide variety of audience. she takes interest in all types of people and mixes easily with them. She likes to make people laugh and laugh with them. She is listener friendly. her hobbies and interests are reading, writing, praying, music, song writing, talking, walking, gyming, travelling, housework and looking after and feeding her family. Like all Asian woman her life revolves around the kitchen in her house. She has been a volunteer in two hospital where she did ward visiting and presenting on hospital radios for patients. She works part time in a departmental store. Her message is love...love...love.