Forthcoming by Asemana Books (November 13, 2026)

Look at Me

Memoirs of a Baloch Woman

 by

Shahin Borhanzehi 

ISBN: 978-1-997503-55-2

Born into a conservative Baluch family in Iran, Shahin Borhanzehi grew up in a society where patriarchal traditions shaped every aspect of a woman’s life. From an early age, she faced violence, discrimination, and restrictions that sought to define her future. Yet her determination to survive and reclaim her identity ultimately led her to build a new life in the United Kingdom.

Look at Me is a deeply personal memoir of resilience, courage, and transformation. With honesty and grace, Borhanzehi recounts her journey from oppression and silence to freedom and self-discovery, offering readers an intimate portrait of survival, migration, and the search for dignity.

While rooted in one woman’s lived experience, this memoir speaks to universal themes of identity, belonging, and the strength to begin again. It sheds light on the challenges faced by many women living under deeply restrictive social and cultural norms while celebrating the resilience of those who refuse to surrender hope.

Powerful, moving, and ultimately uplifting, Look at Me is both a testament to the enduring human spirit and an invitation to listen to a voice that deserves to be heard.

Shahin Borhanzehi

Shahin Borhanzehi is a writer, anthropologist, interpreter, and model based in the United Kingdom. She was born in September 1968 (Shahrivar 1347 in the Iranian calendar) in Iranian Baluchestan. She holds a PhD in Anthropology and has studied intercultural and international communications.

Alongside her cultural and artistic activities, Borhanzehi has maintained an active presence in both the worlds of literature and fashion. Her book, titled “Look at Me” (مرا ببین), recounts the challenging journey of her life—from childhood through migration and ultimately to a rediscovery of her own identity.