Summary
Abandoned by her parents, Sameem Ali spent six and a half years growing up in a children’s home. When she was told that her family wanted to take her back she couldn’t wait to start her new life with them. Instead, she returned to a dirty house where she was subjected to endless chores. Her mother began to beat her and her unhappiness drove her to self-harm. So Sameem was excited when she boarded a plane with her mother to visit Pakistan for the first time. It was only after they arrived in h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780719564628 |
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| ISBN-10: | 071956462X |
| Author: | Sameem Ali |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2008 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 22mm |
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The very real threat of an honour killing. Misery rating 4 stars - Eve
In Belonging, Sameem Ali describes her experience of forced marriage, a subject that is rarely written about by those who have been involved in it. It is a powerful and courageous account and offers a unique perspective on this important issue - Lord Ahmed of Rotherham, Co-Chairman of the HM Government’s working group on forced marriage 2001Sam Ali’s story is a moving, human one which puts a real person into the often sensationalised media story of forced marriage. Sam has told her own life story in a way which will evoke variously, sympathy and sadness from people from all backgrounds. - Tony Lloyd MP, Manchester CentralAbout The Author
Sameem Ali
Sameem Ali lives in Manchester with her husband and two sons. She is active in local politics and is a councillor for Moss Side, Manchester. She also speaks openly about forced marriage at government conferences.
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