City of pearls

''City of Pearls' is one continuous gift-giver. Sham-e-Ali Nayeem lusciously, unselfishly and most certainly, unapologetically shares with us the magic and glory of story. Stories made from lived lives - full with words and images that speak of place, purpose, father, family, fragility, strength, beauty, suffering, celebration. Stories to hold us tight - and inspire us to continue dreaming through it all.' - Ursula Rucker, author of 'Supa Sista.'