The Things I Would Tell You

Synopsis

With contributions ranging from established literary heavyweights to emerging spoken word artists, the writers in this ground-breaking collection blow away the narrow image of the ‘Muslim Woman’. From Algiers to Brighton, these stories transcend time and place revealing just how varied the search for belonging can be.

Author's Bio

Sabrina Mahfouz is a British Egyptian playwright, poet and screenwriter. She was awarded the 2014 Fringe First Award for her play Chef and her play Clean transferred to New York in 2014. Mahfouz has an essay in award-winning The Good Immigrant and has published eight works of drama with Bloomsbury.

Reviews

‘A lively, varied anthology…Strong, impassioned voices speak out from the pages.’ The Guardian

‘The first story I read moved me to tears, the poems made me up my game and the essays were a much needed education’ Hollie McNish, Guardian Best Book of the Year 2017

‘An important, and timely, victory for British Muslim women in the war against all women being heard.’ Eimear McBride

‘These are the voices we all need to hear right now. Bursting with insight, humour and searing honesty. Essential reading.’ Riz Ahmed

‘This exquisite collection is full of energy, experimentation, honesty, beauty, fury, heartbreak and laughs. These stories represent a Britain I recognise, defiantly multicultural.’ Nikesh Shukla

‘Outstanding collection…The scope of the book is vast: in setting, style and experience.’ The List

‘A beautiful and haunting collection.’For Book’s Sake

‘More necessary than ever… this rich collection paints a vivid and complex picture of the lives, concerns, creativity and realities of Muslim women living in the UK today.’ openDemocracy

‘There is a strong sense of empowerment within these pages, empowerment of womanhood and individual identity… I recommend this book most highly.’ The Book Bag, 5* Review

‘Fiercely independent. It hasn’t kowtowed to expectation; allowing Muslim women the space to tell their own stories in whichever way they wish.’ The Asian Writer

‘At times sensual, humorous, piercing and heartbreaking, The Things I Would Tell You is an absorbing read. It is also important, and never more relevant than now.’ The Skinny, 4* Review

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