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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781991006288
Year: 2023
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
**Discover the Inspiring Story of Shaneel Lal**
In this powerful and poignant memoir, Shaneel Lal shares their incredible journey from a small village in Fiji to becoming a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Titled 'Shaneel is not like anyone you have ever met', this must-read book captures the essence of resilience, identity, and the fight against conversion therapy.
From a young age, Shaneel faced profound challenges simply for being true to themselves. Growing up in a conservative village, Shaneel was subjected to harsh condemnation, misguided 'therapy', and even physical abuse, as elders attempted to suppress their queerness. This autobiography reveals the painful truths of growing up different in a society that often rejects those who do not conform.
After escaping to New Zealand as a teenager, Shaneel began to embrace their true identity, shedding the weight of societal expectations. Their experiences at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital served as a catalyst for activism, leading to the founding of the Conversion Therapy Action Group, a movement dedicated to eradicating harmful practices that target LGBTQ+ individuals.
Filled with hope and determination, this book is not only a personal narrative but also a clarion call for change. It encourages readers to celebrate diversity and stand against discrimination. Read Shaneel's inspiring story today and be part of a movement toward acceptance and equality.
**Delivery Information:** This book will be dispatched promptly, ensuring it reaches you quickly and in excellent condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781991006288
Year: 2023
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Description:
'Shaneel is not like anyone you have ever met. An absolute must-read.' - Ruby Tui
What would you do if you were told by the people you loved the most that the way you were born was evil and wrong?
For Shaneel Lal, this was their reality from the time they were five. Growing up in a tiny, traditional village in Fiji, Shaneel always knew they were different. Still, for the first years of their life, it was idyllic - playing dress-ups in saris with their sister, and hiding under their neighbour's house, playing games with dolls.
But from the time Shaneel started school, they faced condemnation from their family, and then 'therapy' from conservative elders in their village. The elders tried to 'free' Shaneel from the evil spirits they thought were making them queer. Shaneel was kept away from the girls to stop Shaneel from becoming more feminine, and from the boys to stop Shaneel's queerness from spreading to them. Eventually the 'therapy' escalated to beatings and torture.
After escaping Fiji and moving to New Zealand as a teenager, Shaneel tried to keep their sexuality - and gender - to themself, but gradually found the courage to come out.
One day, while Shaneel was volunteering at Auckland's Middlemore hospital, a church leader came up to them and offered to 'pray the gay away'. It was a lightbulb moment for Shaneel, who could not believe that the same practices that had scarred their childhood in Fiji were operating - and legal - in New Zealand.
Determined to ensure others wouldn't have to go through what happened to them, Shaneel founded the Conversion Therapy Action Group,
ISBN: 9781991006288
Year: 2023
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
**Discover the Inspiring Story of Shaneel Lal**
In this powerful and poignant memoir, Shaneel Lal shares their incredible journey from a small village in Fiji to becoming a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Titled 'Shaneel is not like anyone you have ever met', this must-read book captures the essence of resilience, identity, and the fight against conversion therapy.
From a young age, Shaneel faced profound challenges simply for being true to themselves. Growing up in a conservative village, Shaneel was subjected to harsh condemnation, misguided 'therapy', and even physical abuse, as elders attempted to suppress their queerness. This autobiography reveals the painful truths of growing up different in a society that often rejects those who do not conform.
After escaping to New Zealand as a teenager, Shaneel began to embrace their true identity, shedding the weight of societal expectations. Their experiences at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital served as a catalyst for activism, leading to the founding of the Conversion Therapy Action Group, a movement dedicated to eradicating harmful practices that target LGBTQ+ individuals.
Filled with hope and determination, this book is not only a personal narrative but also a clarion call for change. It encourages readers to celebrate diversity and stand against discrimination. Read Shaneel's inspiring story today and be part of a movement toward acceptance and equality.
**Delivery Information:** This book will be dispatched promptly, ensuring it reaches you quickly and in excellent condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781991006288
Year: 2023
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Description:
'Shaneel is not like anyone you have ever met. An absolute must-read.' - Ruby Tui
What would you do if you were told by the people you loved the most that the way you were born was evil and wrong?
For Shaneel Lal, this was their reality from the time they were five. Growing up in a tiny, traditional village in Fiji, Shaneel always knew they were different. Still, for the first years of their life, it was idyllic - playing dress-ups in saris with their sister, and hiding under their neighbour's house, playing games with dolls.
But from the time Shaneel started school, they faced condemnation from their family, and then 'therapy' from conservative elders in their village. The elders tried to 'free' Shaneel from the evil spirits they thought were making them queer. Shaneel was kept away from the girls to stop Shaneel from becoming more feminine, and from the boys to stop Shaneel's queerness from spreading to them. Eventually the 'therapy' escalated to beatings and torture.
After escaping Fiji and moving to New Zealand as a teenager, Shaneel tried to keep their sexuality - and gender - to themself, but gradually found the courage to come out.
One day, while Shaneel was volunteering at Auckland's Middlemore hospital, a church leader came up to them and offered to 'pray the gay away'. It was a lightbulb moment for Shaneel, who could not believe that the same practices that had scarred their childhood in Fiji were operating - and legal - in New Zealand.
Determined to ensure others wouldn't have to go through what happened to them, Shaneel founded the Conversion Therapy Action Group,