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We Have Always Been Here

A Queer Muslim Memoir

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We Have Always Been Here

Auteur(s): Samra Habib
Narrateur(s): Parmida Vand
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 CANADA READS 2020 WINNER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 EDNA STAEBLER AWARD FOR CREATIVE NON-FICTION
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
2020 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER
ONE OF BOOK RIOT'S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL QUEER BOOKS OF ALL TIME

How do you find yourself when the world tells you that you don't exist?

Samra Habib has spent most of their life searching for the safety to be themself. As an Ahmadi Muslim growing up in Pakistan, they faced regular threats from Islamic extremists who believed the small, dynamic sect to be blasphemous. From their parents, they internalized the lesson that revealing their identity could put them in grave danger.

When their family came to Canada as refugees, Samra encountered a whole new host of challenges: bullies, racism, the threat of poverty, and an arranged marriage. Backed into a corner, their need for a safe space--in which to grow and nurture their creative, feminist spirit--became dire. The men in Samra's life wanted to police them, the women in their life had only shown them the example of pious obedience, and their body was a problem to be solved.

So begins an exploration of faith, art, love, and queer sexuality, a journey that takes them to the far reaches of the globe to uncover a truth that was within them all along. A triumphant memoir of forgiveness and family, both chosen and not, We Have Always Been Here is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place and a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting one's truest self. Biographies et mémoires Créateurs de contenu LGBTQIA2S+ Créateurs sud-asiatiques Femmes Patrimoine islamique Questions de genre Sciences sociales Mémoires Sincère

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This is a very interesting story, a well-written book and I wish Parmida Vand could narrate all the books I listen to.

Very Interesting Story

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I found this really interesting. I often take for granted the privilege of being a white Canadian, and welcome the reminders that everyone has a different journey in life

Eye opening and engaging

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I'm an hour in and am enjoying it very much. it's healing to hear the stories of us wonderful humans. it's amazing to me how much it ours my own life into perspective. the description of the author's life in Pakistan is beautifully textured, coloured, related. I feel like I'm there with the family's struggles and achievements and delicious meals. thank you so much to the author. so beautiful... a window of opportunity towards understanding the complex culture we create.

a beautiful listen to a life

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This is by far my favourite narrator! I assumed she wrote the book. Can’t wait to hear more from this narrator plus the author of the book. Highly recommend.

Best Narrator Ever! Plus a Great Story

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As a Canadian, this felt like an important read. It sheds light on how the Canadian experience can vary. I listened to this book over a month ago and I still think about its significance.

A New Perspective

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I love reading memoirs and listening to people's stories of their lived experiences. But Samra's story particularly resonates with me as an immigrant, growing up in an Iranian Muslim family. I couldn't stop crying while listening to the last 2 chapters! well written, vivid descriptions

a stunning memoir

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I listened to this every chance I got. I had heard about it through Canada Reads. I only knew a little about it so was slightly slow in the beginning but really helped tie the story together by the end. The narrator was easy and enjoyable to listen to. I do not know any of the authors native languages so they just sounded beautiful to me. A very captivating story of someone that inhabits many minorities we hear so rarely about.

Captivating Listen

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Navigating my own identity as a queer woman and a Muslim revert meant that I felt there was no place for me, mostly anywhere. It wasn’t until I found and completed this book that I felt secure in my existence, and a newfound drive to make myself heard. I don’t want to hide anymore. Thank you, Samra, for showing me that I can be fiercely myself and that my biggest mistake was second-guessing myself and my identity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Exactly what I needed

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I struggled to make an emotional connection with the author, although the tale was interesting enough.

Just Didn't Grab Me

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thank you for your courage to share your story so brave and giving permission for others to own their own brave stories.

powerful read

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