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A Dutiful Boy: A Memoir of a Gay Muslim’s Journey to Acceptance

Name: A Dutiful Boy: A Memoir of a Gay Muslim’s Journey to Acceptance
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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE 2021 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FOR GAY MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY

A Guardian Best Book of the Year

A GQ Best Book of the Year

A New Statesman Best Book of the Year

A Dutiful Boy is Mohsin's personal journey from denial to acceptance: a revelatory memoir about the power of love, belonging, and living every part of your identity. A coming of age memoir about growing up queer in a strict Muslim household. Mohsin grew up in a poor pocket of east London, in a devout shia Muslim community. His family was close-knit and religiously conservative. From a young age, Mohsin felt different, but in a home where being gay was inconceivable, he also felt very alone. Outside of home Mohsin went to a failing inner city school where gang violence was a fact of life. As he grew up life didn't seem to offer teenage Mohsin any choices: he was disenfranchised from opportunity and isolated from his family as a closeted gay Muslim. But Mohsin had incredible drive and became the first person from his school to go to Oxford University. At university came the newfound freedom to become the man his parents never wanted him to be. But when he was confronted by his father and a witch doctor invited to 'cure' him, Mohsin had to make a difficult choice. Mohsin's story takes harrowing turns but is full of life and humor, and, ultimately, it is an inspiring story about breaking through life's barriers.

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Discover the powerful and compelling story of Mohsin in "A Dutiful Boy: A Memoir of a Gay Muslim’s Journey to Acceptance." Winner of the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for Gay Memoir/Biography, this memoir will take you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

As Mohsin navigates growing up in a strict Muslim household in east London, he grapples with his own identity and undeniable feelings of being different. In a community where being gay is inconceivable, Mohsin's journey is one of bravery and resilience, as he strives to live authentically in a world that seems to offer him very few choices.

Despite the challenges he faces, Mohsin's determination takes him to Oxford University, making him the first person from his school to achieve such a feat. At university, he embraces the freedom to express himself fully, defying the expectations placed upon him by his family and cultural background.

However, Mohsin's path to acceptance is not without its obstacles. Confronted by his father and a witch doctor called upon to "cure" him, Mohsin confronts a difficult choice. This memoir is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love and belonging in overcoming life's barriers.

Experience Mohsin's poignant, harrowing, and ultimately inspiring story in "A Dutiful Boy." Embrace the journey of self-acceptance and the pursuit of personal freedom. Don't miss out on this captivating memoir that will challenge your perspectives and leave you inspired to live fully.

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