We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib (English) Paperback Book

Description: We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib A powerful, uplifting queer Muslim memoir by a young Pakistani-Canadian activist and photographer FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Triumphant and uplifting - a queer Muslim memoir about forgiveness and freedom.Revolutionary Mona Eltahawy * Exquisite, powerful and urgent Stacey May Fowles * I fell in love with this book Shani MootooA memoir of hope, faith and love, Samra Habibs story starts with growing up as part of a threatened minority sect in Pakistan, and follows her arrival in Canada as a refugee, before escaping an arranged marriage at sixteen. When she realized she was queer, it was yet another way she felt like an outsider. So begins a journey that takes her to the far reaches of the globe to uncover a truth that was within her all along. It shows how Muslims can embrace queer sexuality, and families can embrace change. A triumphant story of forgiveness and freedom, We Have Always Been Here is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt alone and a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting ones truest self. Author Biography Samra Habib is a writer, photographer, and activist. As a journalist shes covered topics ranging from fashion trends and Muslim dating apps to the rise of Islamophobia in the US. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Guardian, and Advocate, her portraits have been exhibited at the V&A in London and her photo project, Just Me and Allah, has been featured in Nylon, i-D, Vanity Fair Italia, Vice, and Washington Post. She works with LGBTQ organizations internationally, raising awareness of issues that impact queer Muslims around the world. We Have Always Been Here is her first book. Review To say I count, I exist, is revolutionary when you are denied complication. Habib has written the book she wished she had when she was young. It is a book we should all have had long ago - Mona Eltahawy, author of Headscarves and HymensA beautiful telling of a life, of love, of the reclamation of power, of feeling truly seen, and of finding your way home. An exquisite, powerful, and urgent book - Stacey May Fowles, author of InfidelityI fell in love with this book . . . In prose as economical, crisp, clear, and truthful as poetry, Samra Habib offers a map of how we might learn to see and treasure one another and ourselves - Shani Mootoo, author of Cereus Blooms at NightHabib speaks for a community that has often been muted, but writes with a voice and style that is all her own - Rachel Giese, author of BoysA fiercely intelligent memoir - NB Magazine Long Description Triumphant and uplifting - a queer Muslim memoir about forgiveness and freedom. Revolutionary Mona Eltahawy * Exquisite, powerful and urgent Stacey May Fowles * I fell in love with this book Shani Mootoo A memoir of hope, faith and love, Samra Habibs story starts with growing up as part of a threatened minority sect in Pakistan, and follows their arrival in Canada as a refugee, before escaping an arranged marriage at sixteen. When they realized they were queer, it was yet another way they felt like an outsider. So begins a journey that takes them to the far reaches of the globe to uncover a truth that was within them all along. It shows how Muslims can embrace queer sexuality, and families can embrace change. A triumphant story of forgiveness and freedom, We Have Always Been Here is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt alone and a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting ones truest self. Review Quote To say I count, I exist, is revolutionary when you are denied complication. Habib has written the book she wished she had when she was young. It is a book we should all have had long ago Promotional "Headline" A powerful, uplifting queer Muslim memoir by a young Pakistani-Canadian activist and photographer Details ISBN152940486X Author Samra Habib Pages 240 Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 152940486X ISBN-13 9781529404869 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-09-05 Imprint riverrun Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 297.086643092 Language English UK Release Date 2019-09-05 NZ Release Date 2019-09-05 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-09-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125324584;

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