Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

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

13 reviews

nad_books623's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

This was a beautiful book and I enjoyed reading it despite how sad this book is. The way Samra was able to share her story was eloquently written.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Incest, Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Child abuse, War, and Sexual content

Minor: Domestic abuse and Transphobia

julian7's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Bullying, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, Islamophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Suicide

Minor: Xenophobia

kawaii_rose's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

I loved this book, it was great to find someone who also felt the same way about Islam when they found out they were queer.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia

Minor: Toxic relationship

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

siriface's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Homophobia, and Transphobia

Moderate: Sexual assault

danielle_sips_tea's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

emmaandstuff's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Wonderfully written 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Violence

Minor: Transphobia

vitya_scottie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Xenophobia, Classism, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Transphobia

daniellekat's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism

Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Suicide attempt and Sexual assault

spinesinaline's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

This was my first read of the year and it was incredible. I finished it in two days! It’s a memoir telling the story of the author’s experiences as a queer Muslim, and listening to it as an audiobook in the author’s own voice made it that much more emotive and evocative.

Habib’s recounting of her childhood, conflicts with her family, and threats from extremists can get quite heavy with her descriptions of discrimination and abuse but as the title suggests, her story is ultimately hopeful as she learns more about herself and where in the world she belongs. This is a beautiful story about community and the strength of people finding those with similar experiences and creating a joyful life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Islamophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Child abuse, Transphobia, and Sexual assault