Marina Fareed is a stalwart of the global South Asian community. For decades she has been known as a facilitator, connector, hostess, and spirit of goodwill. Daughter of a high-ranking Pakistani official and wife of an Ambassador, Marina’s life has been populated, colorful, and diverse. In the course of living in Spain, Lisbon, Mexico, and New York City – where she has resided for forty years – Marina has balanced myriad worlds and artfully built bridges for her native Pakistan. She has cultivated amazing friendships and welcomed an inimitable cast of characters to her home. In You are Invited, Marina shares experiences, characters, and recipes gathered along the way, as well as her perspectives on life and entertaining. Outside of her engaged social, family, and community life, Marina supports the work of several development programs and NGOs serving the sub-continent.