It's Not About the Burqa
06 February 2020Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
It's Not About the Burqa is an anthology of frank and insightful essays by Muslim women about the contemporary Muslim female experience.
'Passionate, angry, self-effacing, nuanced and utterly compelling in every single way' - Nikesh Shukla, editor of The Good Immigrant
When was the last time you heard a Muslim woman speak for herself without a filter?
In 2016, Mariam Khan read that...
Details
06 February 2020272 pages
9781509886425Imprint: Picador
Reviews
An incredibly important collection of essays that explores the pressures of being a Muslim woman today. These essays are passionate, angry, self-effacing, nuanced and utterly compelling in every single wayNikesh Shukla, editor of The Good Immigrant
Wide-ranging . . . engrossing . . . fascinating . . . these essays take a courageous and panoramic view of MuslimsObserver
A landmark anthology . . . frank and engaging essays on sex and religion, mental health in the Muslim community and queer identity from an impressive selection of writers and activistsCosmopolitan
Essential reading for our times. These essays are funny, angry, hopeful, sorrowful and inspired - and will leave you feeling much the sameKiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars
