Living On Her Own Terms is a tale of two women - Zehra Begum and Ayesha - a generation apart and from different worlds, facing hurdles from family and society in the path they choose to follow.
While cleaning her late grandfather's room, Ayesha, Azmat Khan's granddaughter, finds Zehra Begum's diary which reveals that she and Azmat Khan had secretly married - a fact which raises fears of Zehra Begum claiming a right in the property.
Ayesha, who always dreamed of studying abroad and being a media person, finds herself in love with Zehra Begum's adopted son, Emaad, who has grown into a confident doctor but who is looked down upon by her family for his humble origins.
Ultimately, Ayesha is on the horns of the usual dilemma: Career or Love? What will she choose?
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Humera Ahmed
Humera Ahmed is a story teller with a deep understanding of human emotions and the world her characters inhabit. Her stories have graced several magazines and digital platforms for decades. She has published two collections: Checkmate and Other Stories and Jehangir House and Other stories. Besides short stories she has published two novels: The Role Model and Jamila. The stories and the novels explore the intricate lives and dreams of women in predominantly Muslim middle-class milieu.
An avid traveler and photographer she has penned travel memories, including A Year in Himachal - Memories of an Incredible State inspired by her experiences during her tenure as Chief Postmaster General.
Recently her family memoir The Beraris was released at the Hyderabad Literary Festival.
