1 likes. - The New York Times Nine Parts of Desire is the story of Brooks' intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils, and of the often contradictory political, religious, and cultural forces that shape their lives. Born and raised in Australia, she lives on Martha’s Vineyard with her husband, the author Tony Horwitz. Reviews "It brings us closer to the inner life of Iraq than a thousand slick-surfaced TV reports. Vos articles vus récemment et vos recommandations en vedette. ‘Nine Parts of Desire: the Hidden World of Islamic Women’ by Geraldine Brooks Posted on February 26, 2021 | 1 Comment (1995) 2008, 272p. Nine Parts of Desire is the story of Brooks' intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils, and of the often contradictory political, religious, and … Another god read. 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Strongly recommended!!! - The New York TimesNine Parts of Desire is the story of Brooks' intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils, and of the often contradictory political, religious, and cultural forces that shape their lives. Veuillez réessayer. Merci d’essayer à nouveau. ― Geraldine Brooks, Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women. Consulter la page Geraldine Brooks d'Amazon. As a prizewinning foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Geraldine Brooks spent six years covering the Middle East through wars, insurrections, and the volcanic upheaval of resurgent fundamentalism. Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women is the story of Brook's intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils, and of the often contradictory political, religious, and cultural forces that shape their lives. Classement des meilleures ventes d'Amazon : Comment les évaluations sont-elles calculées ? This is reportage at its best.Geraldine Brooks is an award-winning author and journalist. As an Australian American and an experienced foreign correspondent, Brooks' thoughtful analysis attempts to understand the precarious status of women in the wake of Islamic fundamentalism. She lives in rural Virginia. I was a primary teacher for eleven years in the Middle East, Qatar, Kuwait, and Dubai and have seen first hand how Muslim women live. Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women. Des tiers approuvés ont également recours à ces outils dans le cadre de notre affichage de publicités. Another superb book by Geraldine. As usual, the research is outstanding! Geraldine Brooks, Nine Parts Of Desire - The Hidden World Of Islamic Women, Geraldine Brooks. Vos articles vus récemment et vos recommandations en vedette. Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women Geraldine Brooks, Author Doubleday Books $22.95 (255p) ISBN 978-0-385-47576-1 More By and About This Author Nine Parts of Desire is the story of Brooks' intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils, and of the often contradictory political, religious, and cultural forces that shape their lives. Voir les 100 premiers en Livres anglais et étrangers, Traduire tous les commentaires en français, Afficher ou modifier votre historique de navigation, Recyclage (y compris les équipements électriques et électroniques), Annonces basées sur vos centres d’intérêt. 9 Parts of Desire is Heather’s first play; her other acting credits include Sarah Woodruff in the world premiere of The French Lieutenant’s Woman at Fulton Opera House. Nine Parts of Desire: | ||Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women|| (1994) is a non-fiction ... 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Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women de Brooks, Geraldine sur AbeBooks.fr - ISBN 10 : 0385475772 - ISBN 13 : 9780385475778 - Anchor - 1995 - Couverture souple This is her first book. Il ya a des choses intéressantes à apprendre. Fair-minded and often revelatory, Nine Parts of Desire is an extraordinarily rich tapestry of the different lives women lead under Islam, and a captivating and diverse portrait of a little known world. Geraldine Brooks is an award-winning author and journalist. One of the most powerful books about women's rights I have ever read. I loved this book from the very first page. 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