KNYGA Fatimah Asghar If They Come For Us

Discover the poignant and powerful collection of poetry in If They Come For Us by Fatimah Asghar, published in 2019. In this 128-page book, Asghar, a talented poet and co-creator of the Emmy-nominated web series Brown Girls, delves into her experiences as a Pakistani Muslim woman navigating contemporary America. Through her evocative verses, she explores complex themes of identity, violence, and healing. Having faced the profound loss of her parents at a young age, Asghar's work reflects her journey of coming of age while grappling with questions of sexuality and race. Each poem resonates with a blend of anguish, joy, vulnerability, and compassion, inviting readers to reflect on the multifaceted nature of violence and its impact on our lives. If They Come For Us is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of identity and the human experience.