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lucyeanderson's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
a really important collection of essays from an empowering group of muslim women that showcase the myriad of different experiences faced in modern day society. a really important book that exposed me to a lot of narratives that were previously unknown to me. 4/5 should be required reading for everyone.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Islamophobia
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Racism, Religious bigotry, Cursing, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Islamophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Homophobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Blood, and Abortion
CW: one mention of Harry Potterhenrygraph's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.75
I first picked up this book a few years ago after realising that the book I had initially bought about Muslims in Britain had been written by a white, non-Muslim man. I'm grateful I bought this instead. I enjoyed it, although this did fluctuate depending upon my interest in each essay, although the good thing about the structure was that if I found one essay not the most interesting or readable I knew there would be a new one soon enough. Sufiya Ahmed's in particular stood out with her writing about how Muhammad's wife Khadija has served as a role model for her throughout her life. Overall, I am grateful indeed that this book exists.
Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
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