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Belonging (Hardcover)

by Sameem Ali (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: John Murray (6 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0719564603
  • ISBN-13: 978-0719564604
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 195,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 2001 )

'Sam 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. In the end though, Sam's history is an affirmation of her own ability to come to terms with her background and to rise above it all'

(Tony Lloyd MP, Manchester Central )

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I was abused and forced to marry
I was pregnant at thirteen
When I escaped my brother tried to kidnap me...

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, 8 Oct 2008
By Ms. S. E. Richards "Suzanne" (Manchester) - See all my reviews
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent moving read, 22 Jul 2008
By Chelli (Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
This is the very moving sad story of a British Pakistani girl happily brought up in a childrens' home until her mother came to collect her and plunged her into a life of servitude and abuse,forced marriage and pregnancy at 13,and the abuse of her son while she was forced to work,until she got the courage to run away from it all.
This very well told story gets right inside the goings on in a Pakistani household in Britain as a native Brit would see it.It clearly describes the problems that the worst aspects of Muslim culture causes to the daughters of the family,although Sameem's treatment was definitely far worse because of her English upbringing in the childrens' home.
I found it an excellent read and it was very hard to put down.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A definite must-read, 11 Mar 2008
By T. H. Sarafyan (London, England) - See all my reviews
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Such a heartbreaking book you can't imagine all of it has happened to just one person! Abused, married off at 13, kidnapped, and the target of an honour killing, Sameem Ali's story moved me to tears. A definite must-read, one that will shock and engross you at every step.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiration!
I finished reading this book at 5 O'clock this morning; I quite simply could not put it down until I got to the end. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Rosemary Everard

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An amazing true story that will have you gripped from the beginning to the end! Sameen Ali tells her story of how she was beaten, tortured and treated like a slave by her own... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. S. A. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
This book really was a page turnover, i feel so sorry for sameem, it had been written very beautifuly, 100% recommend this book to anyone, however it is very sad so keep some... Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Ali

5.0 out of 5 stars A shocking but ultimately uplifting story
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. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mark Whitaker

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
I absolutely enjoyed this book and could not put it down. I recommend 'Belonging' to everyone. It's one of those books that entices you in and you just can't let go until you've... Read more
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