“I wasn't trained to write non-fiction.” — Leila Aboulela Quote

“I wasn't trained to write non-fiction.”

“That's what religion teaches: that life is a temporary thing which is going to dissolve one day.”

“I grew up in a very westernised environment and went to a private American school. But my personality was shy and quiet, and I wanted to wear the hijab but didn't have the courage, as I knew my friends would talk me out of it.”

“I like to read really good books - anything that's really great, whether it's fiction, non-fiction, how-to, or whatever.”

“I've just finished reading 'The Second Plane,' and I think it's some of the best non-fiction I've ever read.”

“I used to write fiction, non-fiction, fiction, non-fiction and have a clear pattern because I'd need a break from one style when going into the next book.”