THE PURSUIT OF BELONGING

One woman's journey across continents and generations in search of the one place she's never truly known home. Based on a true story spanning eight decades and four continents, this powerful debut novel unfolds primarily through the eyes of the author, beginning in childhood and tracing her extraordinary journey through revolution, war, love, addiction, betrayal, fate, displacement, grief and ultimately, redemption. Salma Ashtari Shaylor weaves together the rich histories of her grandparents and parents in pre-revolutionary Iran with her own remarkable life story, which begins in Bristol, UK, and travels through Tehran, New Delhi, Toronto, Melbourne, and London. Told in vivid, evocative prose, The Pursuit of Belonging is a deeply personal exploration of identity, resilience, and the universal search for home. With every twist and turn, Salma offers an unflinching, heartfelt account of the human experience raw, honest, and unforgettable.