Farzana
Doctor
is a celebrated and award-winning Canadian author and speaker whose books are often seen on Β ‘best-of’ lists each year.
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Why is it so hard to take a break from work β even if we want to?
It is essential to slow down the nervous system to become calm, but there can be several obstacles to self-care
At the busy hospital where I worked, we were entitled to two 15-minute breaks β morning and afternoon β and a 30-minute lunch…
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52 Weeks to a Sweeter Life
A practical guide to self- and community care, written for helpersβthe caregivers, activists, community leaders, mental health and medical professionals who are the first to help others, but the last to seek help themselves.
~Published by Douglas & McIntyre
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The Beauty of Us
Masterfully crafted,Β The Beauty of UsΒ is a gripping novel about surviving hardship, the power of friendship, and growing up.
~Published by ECW Press
Why Farzana Doctor isnβt searching for perfect happiness
Farzana Doctor
Farzana has written four critically acclaimed novels (Stealing Nasreen,Β Six Metres of Pavement,Β All Inclusive,Β andΒ Seven),Β a poetry collection (You Still Look The Same)Β and in 2024, she will be releasing two more books,Β a self-care workbook for helpers and activists (52 Weeks To A Sweeter Life,Β Douglas & McIntyre, spring 2024) and a YA novel (The Beauty of Us,Β ECW, Fall 2024).
I was in Beirut when Israel carpet-bombed it a few hours before the ceasefire here came into effect.
I have also seen them break the ceasefire every day since in Lebanon.
Expect both in Gaza.
The Israelis kill and the Israelis lie, permanently.
Our work is not done!
A ceasefire is only the most important first step to end the genocide against the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza.
Without massive pressure, it may constitute a continuation of a less visible form of genocide that Israel and the US hope will provoke lessβ¦
Iβm an acquiring poetry editor with Wolsak & Wynn and wanted to remind poets based in Canada that our submissions window is open now until March 31! I would love to see your work.β¨
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A really nice way to start 2025.
Especially grateful to Karen & Nafisa @Pier21Films for giving me the chance to keep growing this story.