Nine Parts of Desire
Narrated by Geraldine Brooks
- Released
- July 27, 2012
- Length
- 10 hrs 13 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
In Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women, Geraldine Brooks embarks on a transformative journey to uncover the lives of women in various Islamic cultures, illuminating the complex interplay of political, religious, and cultural forces shaping their experiences. From tea with the ayatollah's widow in Iran to a chaotic gathering in Saudi Arabia, she exposes the contradictions and hidden realities of women's lives beneath the veil. Through her exploration, Brooks reveals a resilient feminism thriving in the shadows, while posing a critical analysis of how Islamic texts have been misinterpreted to justify women's repression.
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