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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sameem's book is a source of inspiration not just for those who have suffered abuse at the hands of their family or who have experienced forced marriage but for all women.
Read it, love it and approach your life with a renewed sense of purpose and determination inspired by this wonderful woman's story.
Read it, love it and approach your life with a renewed sense of purpose and determination inspired by this wonderful woman's story.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
So shocking to think that Sameem Ali's appalling story of mistreatment by her family as a child belongs to this country and my generation. Of course it shouldn't be happening anywhere, to anyone, but being so close to home does give her account an extra impact. The tragedy of course is that this is still going on, here and in other countries - an ongoing abuse of the young and vulnerable which Sameem Ali is now working to combat.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Belonging is a touching real life story of Sameem Ali. I found it to be a great book, very well written in my opinion. Sameem describes the events from her childhood and during the years she was growing up very well. There were times where she could not remember the exact details, it was still a very good read. I read the book in 12 hours, by the time I had finished it, I had tears rolling down my face. It is such a touching story. I felt sorry for her mother and in particular for her father who was mentally ill and therefore was kept away from the kids. I would also say Sameems mother was ill as well because I don't think any mother in their right mind would behave in such a way with their child.
Sameem was going to school and doing the household chores at a young age. Should she make a mistake or forget to add something in the cooking, she would suffer from horrific beatings from her mother and elder brother.
Sameem was taken to Pakistan in her early teens and was the victim of a forced marriage to a man in his late 20's.
I felt happy when Sameem finally found happiness and was able to leave the nightmare she was living.
I would definately recommend this book because it is an eye-opener of what goes on in British Muslim families behind closed doors. Of course not every Muslim family is like this but there are some still out there that have a life like Sameem once had.
Sameem was going to school and doing the household chores at a young age. Should she make a mistake or forget to add something in the cooking, she would suffer from horrific beatings from her mother and elder brother.
Sameem was taken to Pakistan in her early teens and was the victim of a forced marriage to a man in his late 20's.
I felt happy when Sameem finally found happiness and was able to leave the nightmare she was living.
I would definately recommend this book because it is an eye-opener of what goes on in British Muslim families behind closed doors. Of course not every Muslim family is like this but there are some still out there that have a life like Sameem once had.
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Very Good
This book was so good I didn't want to put it down.
It was so sad,but I was happy to know Sameem escaped the torment,and was able to have a better life.
It was so sad,but I was happy to know Sameem escaped the torment,and was able to have a better life.
Published 1 month ago by Teddy
Couldn't put it down
A very sad book,cannot believe the life that this girl had,couldn't put this book down.To think that actually girl's are still being treated like this is terrible. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michelle Jones
Gripping true story
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... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marie Judd
Must Read
I could not put this book down. Truely inspiring story of a young girl born into a cruel family. Her struggle for surival makes you really think about your own life and how lucky... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sara
Belonging
A excellent read & very informative, about a very tragic life also delivery was very quick
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by Paddy
Belonging.
An excellent book.One of the best I have read so far. Easy to follow. I just could not put it down.
Susan.
N. Wales.
Susan.
N. Wales.
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by S. Green.
Belonging
Read this book in one day, could not put this down. It was so well written you could feel what the reader went through, made me cry to think someone's own flesh & blood could treat... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by Ritz
Belonging by Sameen Ali
This is truly a book to remember.Sameen lived in a childrens home and was taken back to her mother to live in Walsall. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Marlene Johnson
brilliant
this was an amazing read. great story to hear. inspirational! a must read for all!
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Lady Literature
Brilliant......
I brought this book a while ago but never got the chance to read it until 2 days ago. Since then i found it very difficult to put it down and wanted to constantly read it! Read more
Published on 28 July 2009 by Ravinder Nahal
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