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Harrowing true story of life as a woman in a small Palestinian village.
This woman was one of the very few who have escaped the slavery and torture endured by so many.
This should be required reading in high school.
This woman was one of the very few who have escaped the slavery and torture endured by so many.
This should be required reading in high school.
Catherine S. (SWLife) reviewed Burned Alive : A Survivor of an "Honor Killing" Speaks Out on + 4 more book reviews
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Powerful autobiography is a must read if you are curious about the plight of women in other cultures.
Hard to believe there are still places in this world where women are considered of no worth at all.
Hard to believe there are still places in this world where women are considered of no worth at all.
Rickie S. (rickgirl) reviewed Burned Alive : A Survivor of an "Honor Killing" Speaks Out on + 9 more book reviews
Interesting look at another culture and people stuck in time. A very honest and touching account of a survivor's struggle...and her ultimate happiness.
Very interesting book about a culture I knew nothing about. Was a page turner.
Amy B. reviewed Burned Alive : A Survivor of an "Honor Killing" Speaks Out on + 43 more book reviews
This is one of the most emotional books I've ever read. Nothing has made me appreciate where I was born than this book. Souad, whose name has been changed for her protection, is so brave, and through it all kept her faith in Allah. She is brave even when she doesn't want to be. She has worked so hard to make it to the place she is now in life. Warning: this book is not for the faint of heart. I am still having nightmares from it.
Debra C. reviewed Burned Alive : A Survivor of an "Honor Killing" Speaks Out on + 2 more book reviews
Very thought provoking .
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Even knowing there is a lot of controversy over whether this is a true story or not, due to this author bringing the "all too true" plight of oppressed Muslim women to our attention I give it 5 stars. That being said,I find it highly unlikely that anyone being burned over 90% of the body and receiving inadequate medical attention would of survived. maybe that part was exaggerated somewhat for the book (and could I blame her for that..what a horrible outrage) the rest of her story I do find believable, especially after reading more than one book on this subject, it all rings true for me.
I found this to be a disturbing account of what can happen to a woman who "breaks the law" in a country where women have no rights.
I found this to be a disturbing account of what can happen to a woman who "breaks the law" in a country where women have no rights.
Elizabeth H. (angeladove) reviewed Burned Alive : A Survivor of an "Honor Killing" Speaks Out on + 12 more book reviews
This is a horribly shocking account of one woman's life and miraculous survival of an honor killing. It is so sad and quite frankly unbelievable that this kind of thing still goes on in this world, but it does. The saddest part is that the women living under these conditions have no clue that life does not have to be that way. It is truly all they know. To them this is normal and acceptable.
I would not recommend this book for anyone with a weak stomach or for young teens who may not be able to handle the harsh realities of these factual events, but I highly recomend this book to all others. It is a real eye opener.
I would not recommend this book for anyone with a weak stomach or for young teens who may not be able to handle the harsh realities of these factual events, but I highly recomend this book to all others. It is a real eye opener.
