Bøker av Mansoor Shah

A humorous folklore character teleported from the Middle Ages into the hustle and bustle of modern-day Marrakech is quickly becoming a loveable literary star.Mullah Nasruddin has been brought to comic life by author and poet Mansoor Shah, who has created a spirited and at times sarcastic religious character who delivers his own very unique and funny pronouncements on everyday life.People tell his stories and antics with great affection and endearment across Asia including Arabs, Persians, Uzbeks, and the Turkic Xinjiang in China. Some of his stories are linked with Sufi traditions and philosophical approaches - and they almost always come with a sting in the tail. Mansoor's book takes Mullah Nasruddin on a comic journey to meet the residents of Marrakech, listen to their problems and give them his own special brand of advice. Accompanied by pictures of the inhabitants and tourists of Marrakech, the book of mini adventures is a modern-day Don Quixote.

Shah's poems are written in an eclectic mix of metaphysical, renaissance with English romantics flavoured by Sufi teachings. It is an approach that tries to address a philosophical human journey that are both reflective and insightful. Although it is acknowledged that Islamic cultural affinities are very much part of Shah's poetry, but it has an inclusive approach that embraces its readers from all diverse backgrounds.

A fictional character from the middle ages teleported into modern-day Istanbul Turkey.Short tales with photographs of Istanbul from a tourist perspective.

Esoteric poems in Sufi traditions that take the readers on a spiritual journey of enlightenment.Encouraging contemplation and reflection. Influenced by Sufi writers such as, Attar,Hafiz,Jami,Khayyam,Rumi,Saadi.with their philosophical perspectives and Shah's interpretation into todays society.

Written for community interpreters working in mental health settings. Its an aid to understanding some of the basic knowledge about mental health disorders. It is also useful for health care professionals working with community interpreters in particular to the challenge of cultural perspectives.