We Have Always Been Here

We Have Always Been Here By Samra Habib download the free PDF copy of this book from here. “We Have Always Been Here” is an autobiographical work by Samra Habib. It traces her life as a queer Muslim, from her early years as an Ahmadi Muslim in Pakistan, where she was targeted by Islamic extremists, to her existence as a refugee in Canada.

The book delves into her battles with identity, faith, art, love, and queer sexuality. It’s a narrative of forgiveness and family, and a testament to the courage of living authentically. The book was honored with the 2020 Lambda Literary Award and was a finalist for the 2020 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction.