Canadian Quotes: Elamin Abdelmahmoud

 On July 25th, we celebrate Elamin Abdelmahmoud!

What I am trying to say is: it is possible to reform your idea of yourself. It's the only real inner work there is-- going back and revisiting your horrors, and holding yourself accountable and moving forward.

- from Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces by Elamin Abdelmahmoud

About this series

Every day this July, the yak occidental is posting a quote from a book by a Canadian writer to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. Celebrating Canada is complex, and we must remember the violent and genocidal history our country is founded upon.