A Novel

By J. J. Baloch

BOOK lAUNCH

(17 March 2017, 3:30 pm Movenpick Karachi)

WHITER THAN WHITE: The Daughter of the Land of Pure (A NOVEL)

BY J.J. BALOCH

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J. J. BALOCH, in his debut novel, raises awareness for women’s right in Pakistan by pointing out faults in the system.

Written by the seasoned police officer and accomplished writer, J. J. BAloch, Whiter Than White is the story of Hoor, an ordinary woman caught up in the throes of extraordinary circumstances. Hoor fosters her faith and cultivates confidence in her own destiny, protecting her womanhood with the tenacity of a wounded mother lion against the system that engulfs her world. Whiter Than White details Hoor’s journey from growing up in a hostile traditional society in Pakistan and rising to the precipice of greatness and fame as the story unfolds.

Whiter Than White is unique in its approach to the telling of Hoors story. While detailing her personal journey, J.J. BAloch comprehensively addresses the different issues of women in sub-continental set-ups, specifically Pakistan. Drawing on the mistreatment of women and women s rights, this novel sheds light on the traditions and segments of a society that considers women a symbol of misfortune, disgrace, and dishonour where they are married without their consent, arrested, prosecuted, imprisoned and sentenced without being involved in any violation of the law, and where they are molested and discriminated against on the basis of their gender.

This novel touches on the sensitive systems of society and state, which are designed to perpetuate the status quo of male dominance, discriminations, biases, intolerance, extremism and hatred against women. J. J. Baloch’s experience working with the police, specifically relating to crimes against women, adds a layer of authenticity to his writing that will be enjoyed by those who enjoy feminist literature and who are looking to deepen their understanding of women s rights in other societies.

J. J. BALOCH is a senior police officer in Pakistan with 16 years experience having served as a district police officer in eleven districts of Pakistan. In addition, he has used his unique signature and voice to produce three books, Introduction to Sociology, On the Art of Writing Essays and The Power of Social Media & Policing Challenges. Whiter Than White is his first novel.

PUBLICATION DATE 14th March 2017

ISBN: 9781788036641

Price: £8.99 Abroad & in Pakistan PKR: 795

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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