Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib

4 reviews

thewordsdevourer's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

2.75

we have always been here is a memoir focused on the intersection of habib's queerness and muslim identities. while it's good to see habib's gradual growth and self-discovery thruout the yrs - thru the different ppl, places and experiences she encounters - imo the book isnt as compelling as it could be. there are moments of brilliance here and there, but for such an interesting and rarely exploted subject matter of the life of a queer muslim woman, i expected it to be a bit better.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Lesbophobia, Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Transphobia

Minor: Racial slurs

williamgideon's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

A striking memoir from a voice that needs to be heard. I especially love that Samra Habib doesn't limit this book to her own story, but weaves in the perspectives of people she's met along the way. As a non-muslim, I also found this book gave a great insight into the struggles queer muslims face. Often touching, at times difficult to read, but mostly a wonderful exploration of indentity and the healing of trauma.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Pedophilia, Islamophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Xenophobia

solenodon's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Xenophobia, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual content and Violence

Arranged marriage, religious trauma

the_literarylinguist's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Bullying

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness