First published 1995
An award-winning reporter uncovers the hidden realities behind the veils, defying stereotypes to reveal the complex religious, cultural, and political forces shaping the lives of Muslim women. From war-torn battlefields to cloistered homes, her journey illuminates the resilience and diversity of a faith too often distorted.
Genres: non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
Setting: Middle East, Moyen-Orient, Naher Osten, Pays Islamiques, Pays Musulmans
Period: 21st-century
255 pages · Paperback · Anchor