Scattered

Scattered by Aamna Mohdin | Refugee Memoir & Family Story | Sunday Times Bestseller

Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Date of Release: 28 March 2026

A story of displacement, identity, and finding your way home 🌍✨

Scattered is a powerful, deeply moving memoir that explores the hidden costs of displacement and the enduring strength of family. A Top 5 Sunday Times bestseller, this book blends personal history, reportage, and emotional storytelling into an unforgettable narrative.

When journalist Aamna Mohdin reported on the refugee crisis in Calais, she uncovered a truth that changed her life: she herself had once been a refugee — a past she had unknowingly left behind.

What follows is a journey across continents and memories — from London to Somalia and Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp — as Aamna pieces together her family’s story. Through conversations with her parents, she uncovers their lives before war, the trauma of displacement, and the resilience that carried them forward.

This is more than a memoir. It’s a profound exploration of identity, belonging, and the long shadows of migration, told with honesty, compassion, and clarity.

Both intimate and global in scope, Scattered gives voice to experiences often spoken about but rarely heard — making it a must-read for anyone interested in human stories behind world events.

Why You’ll Love This Book
Sunday Times Bestseller and critically acclaimed
Powerful blend of memoir and investigative storytelling
Explores refugee experiences and identity
Emotional, insightful, and thought-provoking
Perfect for readers of nonfiction and global issues

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