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We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib
18 reviews
notnicolebrewer's review against another edition
5.0
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Islamophobia, and Suicide attempt
kelly_e's review against another edition
4.0
Author: Samra Habib
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 4.0
Pub Date: June 4, 2019
T H R E E • W O R D S
Fierce • Redemptive• Insightful
📖 S Y N O P S I S
We Have Always Been Here details Samra's own personal experiences growing up in Pakistan where she faced regular threats from extremists; immigrating to Canada only to be faced with bullying, racism, poverty and an arranged marriage; and finding herself. An exploration of the intersections of sexuality, religion, and race.
💭 T H O U G H T S
In an effort to read more Canadian content, exploring Canada Reads picks from years past seemed like a good starting point, and I was not disappointed with the Canada Reads 2020 winner We Have Always Been Here. Samra's memoir is beautifully written, oftentimes down right raw and deeply personal, and yet also inviting. It reads somewhat like a diary, offering a sense of connection (despite quite different upbringings and circumstances), which is what I love most in a memoir. Exploring themes and intersectionalities of identity and the need for safe spaces for self-exploration and the power of chosen family this memoir is both beautiful and heartbreaking.
I will say the first two thirds are considerably stronger than the remaining third, and yet her talent is evident.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• memoir lovers
• readers who enjoyed The Death of Vivek Oji
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Maybe home was simply any place where you felt seen and welcome."
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
jenny_d's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
masriya's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Page 14 details an instance of child abuse/sexual assault.emcatbee's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, and Suicide attempt
surelyinthefountain's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Islamophobia
Minor: Pedophilia and Self harm
dominikag's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
katjoyphil's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts