Eye-opening tales of Middle Eastern women's resilience.
This book could serve as a poignant window to the Middle East for you, unveiling the complex lives of women fighting for rights in a region rife with cultural tensions. Jean Sasson and Princess Al-Saud deliver authentic stories that will likely stir both empathy and outrage, propelling you to ponder on issues of justice and equality. It's a powerful read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of personal narratives with larger socio-political battles.
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ISBN: 9780857503084
Authors:
Jean Sasson
Publisher: Bantam Press
Date of Publication: 2016-09-22
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 927 readers)
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Eye-opening tales of Middle Eastern women's resilience.
This book could serve as a poignant window to the Middle East for you, unveiling the complex lives of women fighting for rights in a region rife with cultural tensions. Jean Sasson and Princess Al-Saud deliver authentic stories that will likely stir both empathy and outrage, propelling you to ponder on issues of justice and equality. It's a powerful read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of personal narratives with larger socio-political battles.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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