Inspiring story of a courageous woman A truly fascinating and inspiring autobiography of a true human rights activist and a truly courageous fighter who has survived the victimization of Islamists and their despicable leftwing backers, for speaking the truth and standing up against evil and abuse of women. The author talks of her childhood and youth in Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and Kenya,and of the narrow minded bigotry of the Muslim world today.
She recounts the horrors of genital mutilation in Somalia, the racial prejudice... more info
A brave woman strikes back... This is a book written by a woman who refuses to lie down and be quiet. Through her determination we see her overcome obstacle after obstacle - whatever the consequence for her own personal safety. Whatever one may think of her politics, she deserves acclaim for standing up for herself, and others who suffer such unpleasant acts; like female genital mutilation. If you like to read similar tales of African defiance I recommend One Love Two Colours: The unlikely marriage of a Punk Rocker & his African... more info
Better then fiction It is rare to find a non-fiction book that is as gripping as a good thriller. This one is in the cannot put it down genre. It is such an amazing story that if written as fiction it would have been beyond belief. Here is a woman who goes from communist Somalia to Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Germany, Holland and America. She becomes Dutch and nearly loses her citizenship. In the process she is in part the cause of the fall of the government of The Netherlands. Several times she nearly loses her life. She... more info
Caged No More Ayaan Hirsi Ali is undoubtedly a very controversial figure. Her position as a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a neoconservative think tank, often results in some on the left dismissing or not taking seriously her criticisms of Islam and the way women are treated in Islamic societies. However, to dismiss her or her real-life accounts would be a huge mistake and there is something to be learned in her memoir "Infidel" no matter where you fall on the political spectrum. At the same time, when... more info
