Nine Parts of Desire

by Geraldine Brooks

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

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