Nussaibah Younis

Nussaibah Younis, an author and former aid worker, dives into her debut novel, Fundamentally, which humorously tackles serious themes through the intertwining lives of two women from different backgrounds. She shares her transition from academic writing to fiction, emphasizing the importance of satire in discussing heavy topics like radicalization. Their discussion touches on the awkwardness of hanging out with your teenage self and her journey of crafting relatable, strong characters, blended with laugh-out-loud moments and real-world experiences from her time in Iraq.