About this title: As a foreign correspondent covering the Middle East for the Wall Street Journal, Brooks examined the attitudes of Muslim women toward a society that many Western feminists consider oppressive. Donning the hijab, the black veil, Brooks sought to enter the world of Islamic women--in Egypt, Iran, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the occupied territories--to report on topics such as dress codes, polygamy, belly dancing, as well as specific events like the Saudi women's revolt over their government's ban on women driving.
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Description: Good. 1995-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: anchor Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780385475778ISBN:0385475772
Description: Good. Reliable paperback. Some shelf wear to the covers. Slight scuff to the page edge. The text flows clearly from beginning to end. Tight binding. Clean looking. Enjoy this PRESENTABLE edition! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780385475778ISBN:0385475772
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor
Date Published: 1995-12-01
ISBN-13:9780385475778ISBN:0385475772
Description: Very Good. Cover shows some shelf wear or creases. Name written inside cover. No highlighting or underlining. This book really opened my eyes! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780385475778ISBN:0385475772
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780868246260ISBN:0868246263
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"An telling look behind the scenes into the Muslim world, by an excellent writer. Based on long time personal experience, the author shows what life is like in the Muslim world for women, in real terms. Given the state of world affairs, more westerners should read books such as this to understand the background and reality of Muslim life."
"A very well researched book about women's issues (culture, traditions, etc) in different Islamic cultures, Afghanistan, Gaza, Saudi Arabia, etc. The only reason that I did not give this book 5 stars was that I believe that it needs to be updated, based on changes in Pakistan, Iraq,etc. It should be a must read for all those who want to better understand Islam. The reader goes away with an appreciation of how a religion affects everyday life for millions of people around the world. The contradictory theories and practices of Islam are illustrated well in various real life interviews. It is the type of book that makes you appreciate the freedom we have in America."
"Compelling, at times horrifying, thoroughly readable non-fiction from the author of March about the modern Islamic world and the man who started it all. I frequently get excited about book-length fiction, but rarely make it all the way through. I actually had to force myself to put it aside to make sure I had a good book to take with me on a trip to New York. My only criticism is that it was published in 1995 and I was left wondering what the latest developments are in these countries."
"I'm currently obsessed with this book. It's coming up in all my conversations. I even made my 102 students listen to a page and a half or so. Fascinating, horrifying, and terribly important stuff for anyone who cares about women and girls, religion, war and peace. I'm reading and re-reading (when I should be reading and writing other stuff!) and hoping I remember it all."
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