We have continued our examination of Middle Eastern topics with "Nine Parts of Desire: the Hidden World of Islamic Women" by Geraldine Brooks. Ms. Brooks was a reporter for the Wall Street Journal when she wrote this book in 1995 and was able to gain access and trust of Middle Eastern women in several different countries. The book is a fascinating overview of how each country has chosen to intreprete Islam and the Koran specifically as it relates to women. The author does an amazing job of showing us the religious, political and cultural issues different women are facing , and how our stereotypes, especially regarding the hijab, are misleading. Very informative and insightful-- a must read!
