Just, Wow.

I cried, I angered. I flew from despair to hope. After all, if people like Yasmin can go through so much and still come out with the feeling all is not lost then Western democracies can be saved by themselves, from those that would destroy them and for those to whom we represent hope and sometimes TRUE asylum. This book should be on the curriculum in the Western educational system. Ben Affleck should also read it and make it into a film, I have suggested as much to him on Twitter - perhaps do the same? (Ha, but not Ha) The only thing I would say is that I personally do not like the word feminist (I feel the word has been adopted by those that dislike men simply for being men- the opposite of equality) Suffragette, however, is extremely apt. But, we mustn’t forget that all efforts past, present and future also rely on the broad minds and courage of men too. Saving Western democracies from radical Islam and supporting people in countries that wish to rid themselves of it’s scourge is no mean feat, but this book leaves one feeling a perverse sense of optimism because the alternative is laid to bare.

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fabulous

loved it . dealing with men who have a religious mandate to beat you and control you . I hope this book helps liberals to wake up to is-lame.

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Enlightening

A must read or listen to book to understand what being a Muslim can mean for a woman.
That abuse that is an offense in our western world should remain an offense. Someone's religion is not an excuse or explanation why it should go unpunished.
The final message that feminists around the world should stand shoulder to shoulder with suppressed women everywhere and not be side tracked by ' different culture/ race absolvers' to not take up the fight.
Never a truer word is spoken.

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Uncomfortable truths

When we reach outside of our bubble of comfort and confront issues that have global relevance, it increases gratitude. A courageous woman who has inspired me.

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A harrowing memoir that rings true for many

This gutrenching and ultimately inspiring account of Yasmine's life is a must read. Though some have criticised that she did not spend much time picking apart and analysing the hypocrisy of the blanket refusal of the political left to hold the Muslim world to an equal account as the west, I don't think further analysis beyond the points she did articulate--blindly looking past the pain and suffering of abused women and children--was necessary as her story speaks for itself in this regard. Thank you Yasmine, for lifting the lid on how religion and culture can conspire to keep women and children in a virtual prison, all while those who claim to be the champions of marginalised groups turn a blind and ignorant eye.

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Shocking/difficult to absorb

May not be the most professional recordings but my goodness the story is gripping!

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No horror compares to the one Yasmine describes

First of I just wanna say that Yasmine is incredibly brave to have published this book, and I am so glad she did. Her story was heart wrenching from the start and it was the first story that got me this scared and sad in a long time. I'm glad she's over it and lives a fulfilling life now, but her story echoes in millions of girls around the world; those who have it worst not having the chance to ever write something like this. This book is really important and I am so glad that she is this angry at Ben Affleck and other ignorant "feminists". I was this angry too when I watched that interview with Sam Harris and Ben Affleck and that anger have echoed alot of time when I've discussed Islam with well-meaning ignorant "feminists". I finished the book the day after I began it. It had my headphones glued to my head.


Anyways, a small anecdote if you will.
I was on my way to a horror movie night with some friends and it was an hour away. I've had this book in my library for quite some time and I thought why not kill the hour drive with an hour of this book. On my way this book scared and shocked me so much in the first hour that when we finally began watching horror movies with my friends I was completely unfased. Nothing these movies potrayed scared me in the slightest compared to the 1-hour horror story I had heard from Yasmine on my way there. My friends couldn't understand why I wasn't scared at all, and I couldn't explain to them what I felt like I had experienced through Yasmine's words. How could I? They were white well-meaning feminists.
No fictional horror other than the quran itself lives up what Yasmine and millions of girls experience in real life daily

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Courage beyond measure

A story of human spiritual endurance in the face of physical and mental oppression enforced by torture, brutality and spite.
Yasmine overcomes the pain, the humiliation the sad desperation to triumph; where many would give up capitulate or worse. Yasmine shows what courage and love really mean.

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Phenomenal story. this should be a wake up call

to all the westerners who defend and distract from the evils of misogyny in Islam

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Honest, heartbreaking and brave

Yasmine is a modern day heroine. She deserves all our support and for everyone to share her story

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