An amazing book about the life of a woman who grew up a devout Muslim in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. For me, it was an incredible insight into Islam from a woman's perspective who went on to be a fierce critic of Islam after she fled to The Netherlands and became a prominent controversial political figure in Dutch parliament.
Highly recommend, and I intend to go on to read The Caged Virgin, a collection of essays she has written on the matter also.
Good article here in SMH from when she was in Oz
4.5 / 5
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That profile picture of you is HOT.
I just finished reading 'Infidel' and it is indeed an incredible book. I've always espoused the standard Liberal position that Islam is a noble and respectable religion, but I have to say that, as revealed in this book, its tribal roots and traditions are in collision with standard notions of dignity for women. A real eye-opener.
Anonymous - totally agree!!
now go away and never come here again - get your own wife!
Now now datahubbyist, settle settle
I have my own wife!! She's hot too. :-D
I know.
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