I finished reading a book titled "Inside the kingdom" by a lady, Carmen Bin Ladin, who had been married to a Saudi Arabian (Osama Bin Laden's brother, none less!) and had lived a good part of life in Saudi.
The book was not exactly an eye opener. These are facts that we already know: oppresion of women and their low status in their country. how in the name of religion, they are not even allowed to think! every other thing is either a sin or a shame.. and women who dare are punished (killing seems to be the regular punishment for such 'offenders')
I wouldn't say this is the best book written on women's plight in the Middle east. Yet, after reading it, I felt a deep sense of relief of having born in a democratic country like India!
Things that we have always taken for granted, the women there have rarely experienced. For example the freedom of thought, speech, choice etc.,
Well, I am wordless..but I know that I have the freedom to write if I choose to and I am happy about it
4 comments:
hey that photo is too cute. one is snehu and other is me
I should read this book!
Is this some kind of best seller or something?
yes ash! im the cuter one ;)
the book was a newyork times best seller. I dont happen to have the book unfortunately. will try to get it for you anil
hey me wanna read the book too- if u think it is worth the read
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