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Saffron Dreams by Shaila M. Abdullah chronicles the journey of Arissa Illahi, a Pakistani-American artist whose world collapses when her husband dies in the 9/11 attacks. Pregnant and facing hostility due to her Muslim identity, Arissa discovers her husband's unfinished novel. Inspired to complete his work while raising their child with special needs, she navigates grief, cultural challenges, and rediscovery of faith and self-confidence. The novel addresses the tragic events of 9/11, Islamophobia, and experiences of raising a child with disabilities.