2007-11-15 Very interesting read

This is a very interesting- and even-handed- look at Muslim societies both historically and contemporary to the author. We are shown possible motivations and reasons for the behaviours seen in the world today that make it one of the few books about extremist behaviour towards women that don't make me too angry to read. As I am not a member of the muslim faith I cannot comment on how reliable her representation is but I think the previous reviewer would do well to remember the time of writing and the fact that the book is about islam as a way of life not just a religious doctrine. Maybe she's a little biased- her grandmother was sold as a concubine, wouldn't you be?