Exceptional; disturbing. Leaves me wanting additional information. How much of her story is related to the culture of her country, her clan, or her religion? Islam seems to be practiced quite differently from place to place and so I want to be careful about generalizing too much from her personal experience. Carole Rydberg

posted Apr 2, 2009 at 7:34AM

Wow. I learned so much from reading this book. The author does a wonderful job of explaining in a matter-of-fact tone what life is like as a girl and a woman in the Islamic culture. How the belief & values have a completely different base than Christianity, Judaism, or any western countries. How actions have consequences and affects on people's lives that we in the western world might not expect.

posted Nov 9, 2009 at 6:59PM

An adult book for a reason. Leaves you with a greater understanding of Islam and the culture surrounding it.

posted Jan 22, 2010 at 9:55PM

Interesting and educational read of the author’s triumph over adversity.

posted Sep 20, 2011 at 3:38PM

Excellent author, important story.

posted Nov 7, 2011 at 11:28AM

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