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'Muslim people in Australia come from over seventy countries and represent a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and experiences. Yet we are constantly bombarded by media stories feeding one negative stereotype. What is it really like to grow up Muslim in Australia? In this book, famous and not-so-famous Muslim-Australians tell their stories in their own voices.
'The migrant, the convert, the participant in an arranged marriage - these are all familiar images associated with Muslim people. But delve deeper and there are many other stories: the young female boxer entering the ring for her first professional bout; a ten year old boy who renounces religion; a young woman struggling to reconcile her sexual identity with her faith. These honest and heartfelt stories will resonate with all readers, providing different snapshots of Muslim life in Australia, dispelling myths and stereotypes, and above all celebrating diversity, achievement, courage and determination.' (Publisher's blurb)
Contents
- On Being Michael and Mohammed, single work autobiography (p. 10-27)
- Fighting Spirit, single work autobiography (p. 28-39)
- The Other Side, single work autobiography (p. 40-54)
- The Road to Self-Acceptance is Paved with Tim Tams, single work autobiography (p. 55-67)
- Leaving God, single work autobiography (p. 68-80)
- Muslim Footprint, single work autobiography (p. 81-92)
- People Like Me?, single work autobiography (p. 93-108)
- ABCD, single work autobiography (p. 109-125)
- Mishmash Muslim, single work autobiography (p. 126-141)
- Five-Minute Engagement, single work autobiography (p. 142-159)
- The Art of Bargaining, single work autobiography (p. 160-171)
- How I Happened, single work autobiography (p. 172-182)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Dyslexic edition.
- Online resource
- Large print.
Works about this Work
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Coming of Age Edited by Amra Pajalic & Demet Divaroren & Amir: Friend on Loan by Amra Pajalic
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 22 no. 1 2014; (p. 22)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography ; Amir : Friend on Loan 2014 single work novella -
Review : Coming of Age : Growing up Muslim in Australia
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Good Reading , July 2014; (p. 64)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography -
Stirring the Melting Pot
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 10 - 11 May 2014; (p. 16)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography -
[Review] Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 29 no. 1 2014; (p. 22)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography -
Review : Coming of Age
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , October vol. 93 no. 2 2013; (p. 16)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography
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Review : Coming of Age
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , October vol. 93 no. 2 2013; (p. 16)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography -
[Review] Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 29 no. 1 2014; (p. 22)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography -
Stirring the Melting Pot
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 10 - 11 May 2014; (p. 16)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography -
Review : Coming of Age : Growing up Muslim in Australia
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Good Reading , July 2014; (p. 64)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography -
Coming of Age Edited by Amra Pajalic & Demet Divaroren & Amir: Friend on Loan by Amra Pajalic
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 22 no. 1 2014; (p. 22)
— Review of Coming of Age : Growing Up Muslim in Australia 2014 anthology autobiography ; Amir : Friend on Loan 2014 single work novella -
Missing Voices
2013
single work
interview
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , October vol. 93 no. 2 2013; (p. 6)
Awards
- 2015 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
- 2015 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award