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A Dutiful Boy
by Mohsin Zaidi
// A Dutiful Boy by @mohsinzaidi_ldn
Mohsin's memoir reflects his personality. It's bittersweet in parts but ends on a hopeful note. This sweet boy living in London with his religious parents and two younger brothers explores his sexuality and wades through turbulent waters. When it comes to homosexuality, people often condemn it by hiding behind their faith or religion. They say that certain holy books condemn homosexuality and so anyone supporting it or even coming out as an LGTBQ person is shunned immediately. Mohsin was taught that Islam doesn't support gays or lesbians. That such people belong in hell. But when he understands his sexuality, he is caught up in severe mental trauma about coming to terms with it for the fear of not being accepted by those around him. A Dutiful Boy is an incredible memoir that spans Mohsin's journey as a young boy to an adult, recording his ups and downs. This book even surprised me so often especially when it came down to people's ability to change. Don't wait for next year's #pridemonth to read this :)
Mohsin Zaidi is from a Pakistani family, settled in East London. As he walks us through his personal as well as professional journey, it becomes abundantly clear that he is a compassionate person. There's a lot of pain that he was made to carry for quite some years only to realise that there were allies wherever he went. This memoir is nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster, making me both smile as well as tear up in so many places. This sweet child who prayed to God to cure him of his gayness, this kid who tried to have a girlfriend to will away his liking for guys and this man who later received unconditional support from his loved ones; this person has my heart. Mohsin's story could be anyone's so keep your heart open and listen to those who are trying to speak to you in ways that they can. Because no one and I mean, absolutely no one has the right to tell you to be something other than who you really are.
I highly recommend this.
Mohsin's memoir reflects his personality. It's bittersweet in parts but ends on a hopeful note. This sweet boy living in London with his religious parents and two younger brothers explores his sexuality and wades through turbulent waters. When it comes to homosexuality, people often condemn it by hiding behind their faith or religion. They say that certain holy books condemn homosexuality and so anyone supporting it or even coming out as an LGTBQ person is shunned immediately. Mohsin was taught that Islam doesn't support gays or lesbians. That such people belong in hell. But when he understands his sexuality, he is caught up in severe mental trauma about coming to terms with it for the fear of not being accepted by those around him. A Dutiful Boy is an incredible memoir that spans Mohsin's journey as a young boy to an adult, recording his ups and downs. This book even surprised me so often especially when it came down to people's ability to change. Don't wait for next year's #pridemonth to read this :)
Mohsin Zaidi is from a Pakistani family, settled in East London. As he walks us through his personal as well as professional journey, it becomes abundantly clear that he is a compassionate person. There's a lot of pain that he was made to carry for quite some years only to realise that there were allies wherever he went. This memoir is nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster, making me both smile as well as tear up in so many places. This sweet child who prayed to God to cure him of his gayness, this kid who tried to have a girlfriend to will away his liking for guys and this man who later received unconditional support from his loved ones; this person has my heart. Mohsin's story could be anyone's so keep your heart open and listen to those who are trying to speak to you in ways that they can. Because no one and I mean, absolutely no one has the right to tell you to be something other than who you really are.
I highly recommend this.