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[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Start discussion here for We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib.

[Mj]

Rounded up from 4 1/2 stars to 5 stars because Samra Habib went the extra mile by making suggestions and taking action to make positive changes with respect to issues negatively impacting her and many others in lbgtq+ communities around the world.

Great writing from a smart and creative lady. While large part memoir, I think that categorization alone does it a disservice. It is really a memoir-essay collection combination.

I read it twice. First before it was announced that was 1 of 5 books short-listed for 2020 Canada Reads and then again as a refresher. Enjoyed it and learned a lot both times. It went on to become the 2020 Canada Reads Winner. Highly recommended.

Check out my full review bye opening the following link:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[K]

Thanks, Mj. I will plan to read it later this summer,sounds very good!