Northampton LGBT Social Group (Qmeet)

At our April meeting, we will be discussing “We Have Always Been Here” by Samra Habib.

About this month's book:
A memoir of hope, faith and love, Samra Habib’s story starts with growing up as part of a threatened minority sect in Pakistan, and follows their arrival in Canada as a refugee, before escaping an arranged marriage at sixteen. When they realized they were queer, it was yet another way they felt like an outsider.
So begins a journey that takes them to the far reaches of the globe to uncover a truth that was within them all along. It shows how Muslims can embrace queer sexuality, and families can embrace change. A triumphant story of forgiveness and freedom, We Have Always Been Here is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt alone and a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting one’s truest self.

Please note that the book discusses some difficult topics. If you want to check what these are before reading, the following review has a summary of these at the end (skip reading the review if you want to avoid spoilers!): https://lesbrary.com/carmella-reviews-we-have-always-been-here-a-queer-muslim-memoir-by-samra-habib/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJnUdRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHt3RMDBf6KuHrIh40vOqy663YR5umjcUzkaTlQZ82BSEJOwIc375AF4PfmH-_aem_F0OflgUEUBM0SmMo7Wn27A

About QWord:

QWord is a book group for local LGBTQIA people, run by QStory Northampton. We read and discuss literature with queer themes and/or written by LGBTQIA authors. The group was originally founded in 2011 and came under the QStory umbrella in 2021. We meet monthly and read a wide range of books, including novels, short stories, graphic novels and poetry, chosen by our members. New members are always welcome and you don’t need to be an experienced literary critic to come along!

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