Infidel

353 pages

English language

Published Jan. 18, 2007 by Free Press.

OCLC Number:
72701599

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5 stars (1 review)

"Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali's story tells how a bright little girl evolved out of dutiful obedience to become an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideals with religious pressures, no story could be timelier or more significant.--From publisher description."--From source other than the Library of Congress

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5 stars

The book details the life of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, born Ayaan Hirsi Magan in Muslim Somalia and how she ends up with a political career in the Netherlands. It's a book of a painful life as she struggles through cultural and religious oppression and achieves her freedom, a freedom that costs her dearly and places her life in mortal danger. It is not a light, easy book and will instead force you to think about some potentially controversial subjects.

Overall, it was a fascinating read and a look into a different society and way of living. Hirsi Ali presents her story very well and makes you sympathize with her plight. You learn a lot about the Somali lifestyle, about Islam, and about how women are treated in other parts of the world. It's a book that makes you think about human rights and religion in the modern era.

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Subjects

  • Politicians
  • Muslims
  • Refugees
  • Biography
  • Islam