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I was fascinated to learn about this author's upbringing and the meaning of living as a devout Moslem. It was horrifying to see how lowly women are esteemed in that religion, and just as shocking to read about the author's passage to moral, religious, political, and intellectual freedom from childhood to adulthood. A must read!
I would like to nominate this book for the Puddly Award. It was a riveting story of some very difficult-to-read material. Hillebrand is a fantastic writer.
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Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Alice Charkes, January 7, 2013
I was fascinated to learn about this author's upbringing and the meaning of living as a devout Moslem. It was horrifying to see how lowly women are esteemed in that religion, and just as shocking to read about the author's passage to moral, religious, political, and intellectual freedom from childhood to adulthood. A must read!Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
Alice Charkes, January 1, 2012
I would like to nominate this book for the Puddly Award. It was a riveting story of some very difficult-to-read material. Hillebrand is a fantastic writer.