In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor's Journey in the Saudi Kingdom
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"In this stunningly written book, a Western trained Muslim doctor brings alive what it means for a woman to live in the Saudi Kingdom. I've rarely experienced so vividly the shunning and shaming, racism and anti-Semitism, but the surprise is how Dr. Ahmed also finds tenderness at the tattered edges of extremism, and a life-changing pilgrimage back to her Muslim faith." - Gail Sheehy
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Book Information
Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc |
Binding | Paperback (8 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 464 |
ISBN-10 | 1402210876 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1402210877 |
Publication Date | 09/01/2008 |
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6/11/2009 Cheryl Unadorned Book Reviews said:
In the Land of Invisible Women is a bold and honest look at, what some may consider, radical Islam through Western eyes. Ms. Ahmed guides the reader through the complicated dichotomy which is Saudi Arabia. She sheds light on the beauty of what is supposed to be true Islam and also on the sad and ugl... more
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