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Nine Parts of Desire
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This is the insightful thought-provoking and at times humorous story of Geraldine Brooks' quest to discover the truth about women and Islam.
From adopting a chador as camouflage to taking meetings with Queen Noor of Jordan and former Iranian President Rafsanjani's daughter the author and journalist went undercover and deep into the heart of another culture. She met with Palestinians protesting about 'honour killings' for adultery and sheltered girls transformed into warriors by the Emirates' armed forces. Throughout the Middle East Brooks was invited into the homes and lives of these women where she found real stories that overturn western stereotypes.
Fair-minded and often revelatory Nine Parts of Desire is an extraordinarily rich tapestry of the different lives women lead under Islam and a captivating and diverse portrait of a little known world. This is reportage at its best.
Geraldine Brooks is an award-winning author and journalist. She has written several books of fiction and non-fiction including the international bestselling novel Year of Wonders and more recently March which won the Pulitzer. She lives in rural Virginia.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
274
Release Date:
2007-02-22
Publication Date:
2007-02-22
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0141029404
ISBN13:
9780141029405
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
330 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
€5,79