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The Imam's Daughter (2009)

by Hannah Shah(Favorite Author)

4.03 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1846041473 (ISBN13: 9781846041471)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Rider

review 1: A candid and disturbing account of a woman who suffers sexual abuse from her own father since childhood and her courageous steps to escape and detach herself. The double standards and hypocrisy of a society, not just Islamic as narrated here, but even what we see around everyday, hits home. That, for me was the most disturbing and enraging feeling that refuses to subside, but triumphs with this protagonist! Admire her inquisitive and critical mind, for even attempting to analyse her own religion, when many follow the trodden path. Even if she may be not completely justified in her interpretations as some critics claim, it is important that each individual questions what is given by their religious leaders, parents, society, rather than blindly following their dictats. This... more for me is the second thing I take away from the book. Triumph of an abused child and triumph of a thinking individual!
review 2: Wow! This was a very thought-provoking memoir by an extraordinary woman. It made me see how truly blessed I am not to have experienced the kind of severe oppression that so many women still face in this world simply because they were born a female. I haven't read an entire book in one sitting in a loooooonnngggg time! This one kept me so engaged I didn't want it to end. Very troubling and hopeful all at the same time. The author's courage to take a stand against all that she knew was beyond amazing! My prayer is that her story spreads to those who may be in that same situation and they too find the courage to stand up for themselves. less

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