Reviews

We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib

rickireadss's review against another edition

4.5

i had a great time with this memoir. i think my favorite aspect, outside of habib's ability to immerse you fully in her writing, is  how she discussed how many queer spaces are still not safe spaces for people of color. this isn't something i've seen discussed in great detail really, and i like that that was included.

representation: Pakistani author, Queer author

content warnings:

islamophobia, homophobia, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempt, racism, child abuse, religious bigotry, adult/minor relationship, pedophilia, hate crime, gun violence, miscarriage, incest

leviroma's review against another edition

4.0

4.5

nad_books623's review

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

rai's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

4.75

cantfindmybookmark's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective

4.25

acrone's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

arikareads's review against another edition

5.0

One of the few memoirs I rated 5 stars. I'd read it again!

the8th's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

isobelflindall's review against another edition

5.0

this has been on my tbr for years and I just finally listened to it as an audiobook. I wish I had read it sooner, absolutely fantastic memoir!!

pandoramedusa's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 ⭐️

This is an amazingly sensitive and articulate memoir about a girl who finds out that she is queer. The book also takes you with her on the path to find an healthy relationship with her faith, her community and her past.