Conversations with My Father By Moneeza Hashmi

Conversations with My Father by Moneeza Hashmi is a touching and intimate memoir that celebrates the life, wisdom, and legacy of Pakistan’s literary giant Faiz Ahmed Faiz—through the eyes of his daughter. In this deeply personal work, Moneeza reflects on her father not just as a poet and revolutionary, but as a loving parent whose guidance shaped her values and worldview.

The book offers readers a unique blend of memoir, biography, and heartfelt dialogue, capturing Faiz’s human side—his humor, tenderness, struggles, and resilience. Alongside personal stories, the book also provides rare insights into Pakistan’s cultural, social, and political landscape during Faiz’s lifetime.

Both poetic and personal, this memoir is not only a tribute to a legendary father but also an exploration of how love, art, and ideals are passed on from one generation to the next.