Inverse Journal

Dr. Deeba Shireen

The Loved One — A Poem by Dr. Deeba Shireen

Dr. Deeba Shireen presents a poem about a loss that is unlike any other. Deeba’s verses explore the notion of oneness that is implicit in the bond between a mother and a child during pregnancy and after birth. Written from a place of profound and unquantifiable loss, the poem delves into a difficult

The Curious Case of Childhood: Naomi Shihab Nye’s The Turtle of Oman and The Turtle of Michigan — A Book Review by Dr. Deeba Shireen

Dr. Deeba Shireen reviews Naomi Shihab Nye’s two novels, The Turtle of Oman and its sequel The Turtle of Michigan, with a special focus on reading texts that emphasize perspectives drawn from childhood. Shireen’s analysis sheds light on the tender narrative of young Aref’s transition from Oman to Mi