Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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Book Reviews of Infidel
Book Review: An Inspiration to All Women
Summary: 5 Stars
Ayaan Hirsi Ali has become one of my heroines. Her improbable but triumphant story can inspire women everywhere who are trapped by cultural restrictions, lack of educational and vocational opportunities, family poverty, or fear of taking the risk of following their hearts. The horrible treatment of women in certain parts of the "modern" world is not widely understood in the West. Ali's stories of abuse and her perilous struggle to find freedom should be heard and understood by young Americans. They will find it amazing that patently horrible treatment of young women like themselves can be considered "normal!" It is amazing that Ali has to risk her life daily just because she chose her own life path and published the truth about her journey. Her courage is inspiring. Book Review: Are We Paying Attention?
Summary: 5 Stars
I first learned about the author on a news program. Her message, though forced into sound bites, was riveting. After ordering and reading "Infidel" I sent additional copies to my liberally educated daughters. I am only sorry that the book does not include the rest of her life, but we must wait for her to live it! Ali's book has many messages, but it never says "this is the message," because it is embedded in her story. The glimpses into her childhood years look so strange to our eyes, like a look into a medieval time. Her maltreatment, much of it at the hands of those who should have been nurturing and encouraging her, is truly tragic. Her escape from the self-serving control of her proud father and would-be husband is both suspenseful and triumphant. While Ali's initial acceptance by her European hosts is laudatory, their inability to perceive the threat to their own generous and accepting culture by uncontrolled immigration of people with totally different values is troubling. An autobiography contains inarguable truth - it is simply an account of what happened. Ali does not attempt to boast or preach. Her journey was made a step at a time without any clear idea of where it would lead. She only did what was necessary to survive with her integrity and identity intact. Coming from a culture where she was not considered a person of free will and value, she had the fortitude to risk everything to live a life of her choosing and not to compromise or give in to intolerable pressure to conform and be controlled. May we all have such strength of character!Book Review: Infidel - Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
AWESOME - great book. Gives a lot of perspective on matters not openly addressed through media.Book Review: culture NOT religion
Summary: 1 Stars
i have heard of worse stories happening in the west to non muslim women.
what people must understand is there is a difference between culture and religion. look back to when islam was introduced and what was happening to women and girls. islam gave women rights that were strictly for men at that time. female circumcision is not allowed, forced marriages are not allowed, beating women and even forcing women to cover is NOT allowed. one must chose islam as a religion by choice NOT force. please think twice before associating islam with cultural traditions that are so backwards.
Book Review: An eye opener
Summary: 4 Stars
Very interesting book. Ii gives us an insight into the lives of people in
third world countries and the horror some girls and women have to suffer
because of religious interpretations.
But it also show how perseverence, conviction and courage triumph over
ignorance and fundamentalism.
I highly recommend this book especially to every woman.