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Infidel

Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali's story tells how a bright little girl evolved out of dutiful obedience to become an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideals with religious pressures, no story could be time...

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Main Author: Hirsi Ali, Ayaan, 1967-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Free Press, c2007.
Subjects:
Hirsi Ali, Ayaan, > 1967-
Politicians > Netherlands > Biography.
Muslims > Netherlands > Biography.
Refugees > Netherlands > Biography.
Summary: Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali's story tells how a bright little girl evolved out of dutiful obedience to become an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideals with religious pressures, no story could be timelier or more significant.--From publisher description.
Physical Description: xii, 353 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 0743289684
9780743289689
Author Notes: Ayaan Hirsi Ali was born in Somalia and raised a Muslim. She grew up in Africa and Saudi Arabia before seeking asylum in 1992 in the Netherlands, where she went from cleaning factories to winning a seat in the Dutch Parliament. She is a speaker, journalist, and founder of the AHA Foundation. She has written several books including Infidel, Nomad, The Caged Virgin, and Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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