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A review by zee
We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Habib's story is highly moving and so captivating, especially surrounding her experience as an Ahmadi Muslim in Pakistan before the move to Canada. Following that, her resilient journey to escape the rigid expectations of her parents and discover her true self is amazing.
However, as the book goes on, it starts to gloss over what would seem to be important events to her personal discovery. As deep and moving as the first half of the book is, once Habib leaves high school the rest of the story skims very quickly and it seems to be a very surface level look at her story.
However, as the book goes on, it starts to gloss over what would seem to be important events to her personal discovery. As deep and moving as the first half of the book is, once Habib leaves high school the rest of the story skims very quickly and it seems to be a very surface level look at her story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Islamophobia
Moderate: Racial slurs and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault