DEAR WAHEED, a mother's legacy of love and wisdom in thirty unforgettable letters

214pp., paperback, Penguin Books, Cape Town, 2026

ISBN: 9781779881106

A collection of letters written by Farhana Yunnus to her son over the course of Ramadan during the 2020 Covid pandemic lockdown, in which she explores themes such as faith, mental health, resilience, individuality, family, love, and the powerful bond between a mother and child.

South African writer Farhana Yunnus has worked in education and the arts. She lives in Cape Town. Dear Waheed is her first book.