First published 2006
Ayaan Hirsi Ali was forced to submit to a traditional Muslim woman's life. But she fought back against everyone who tried to oppress her. This is the courageous story of how she became a voice of reform, calling for the emancipation of women from religious and cultural oppression. Hirsi Ali relates her experiences as a Muslim woman so that oppressed Muslim women can take heart and seek their own freedom.
Genres: feminism, non-fiction, biography-memoir, islam, womens-rights, womens-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, personal-journey
Setting: Islamic Countries, Netherlands
Paperback · Free Press
Content warnings: abuse, sexism