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I Dared to Call Him Father by Bilquis Sheikh and Richard H. Schneider is a 1978 memoir detailing Sheikh's transformation from a wealthy Muslim in Pakistan to a Christian missionary, recounting her mystical dreams, secret Bible studies, and friendships that bolstered her faith. Sheikh faces severe familial renouncement and societal threats due to her conversion, ultimately migrating to the U.S. with her grandson. The memoir discusses religious intolerance, gender discrimination, and threats of violence.