Daring to Drive - by Manal Al-Sharif (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"A vital, inspiring book" (<i>O</i>, <i> The Oprah Magazine</i>)--a ferociously intimate memoir by a devout woman from a modest family in Saudi Arabia who became the unexpected leader of the courageous movement that won Saudi women the right to drive.</b> <p/>Manal al-Sharif grew up in Mecca the second daughter of a taxi driver, born the year strict fundamentalism took hold. In her adolescence, she was a religious radical, melting her brother's boy band cassettes in the oven because music was <i>haram</i>: forbidden by Islamic law. But what a difference an education can make. By her twenties Manal was a computer security engineer, one of few women working in a desert compound built to resemble suburban America. That's when the Saudi kingdom's contradictions became too much to bear: she was labeled a slut for chatting with male colleagues, her school-age brother chaperoned her on a business trip, and while she kept a car in the garage, she was forbidden from driving on Saudi streets. <p/>Manal al-Sharif's memoir is an "eye-opening" (<i>The Christian Science Monitor</i>) account of the making of an accidental activist, a vivid story of a young Muslim woman who stood up to a kingdom of men--and won. <i>Daring to Drive</i> is "a brave, extraordinary, heartbreakingly personal" (Associated Press) celebration of resilience in the face of tyranny and "a testament to how women in Muslim countries are helping change their culture, one step at a time" (<i>New York Journal of Books</i>).<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>"</b>If you consider yourself interested in women's rights or the cultures of other lands, <i>Daring to Drive</i> should be a mandatory addition to your reading list."-- "The News Wheel"<br><br>"<i>Daring to Drive</i> is an important book.... Al-Sharif tells her story in clear, readable prose... [and] provides readers with unusual insight into what it means to be a woman under Wahhabi."-- "Me, You, and Books"<br><br>"A captivating read. Manal al-Sharif refuses to hide her scars, unveiling what she endured and sacrificed to become a professional who has fearlessly pushed the boundaries of tradition."--Elena Gorokhova, author of Russian Tattoo<br><br>"Al-Sharif's transformation from religious radical to feminist champion is incredibly inspiring."-- "BookRiot"<br><br>"An astonishing, humble, truthful book, more illuminating than a hundred newspaper stories on Saudi Arabia. Manal is no Chanel-draped, chauffeur-driven Saudi princess. Her account of why a single working mother's life compelled her to confront the kingdom's fiercely patriarchal ways is touching and revealing in equal measure."--Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad<br><br>"An intimate and powerful book from what is hopefully only the first of many Saudi voices to speak out."-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>"An intimate look at life for women growing up in Saudi Arabia and the challenges of seeking major social change."-- "Booklist"<br><br>"Bold.... [This] inspiring book shows the importance of education, critical thinking, and standing up for a cause against impossible odds."-- "Fathom"<br><br>"Compelling."-- "BookPage"<br><br>"Eye-opening... [and] compelling." <p/> -- "Christian Science Monitor"<br><br>"Fascinating, powerful, and heartbreaking... a truly eye-opening read."-- "Library Journal (starred review)"<br><br>"Future generations will marvel at Manal al-Sharif, whose voice is laden with quiet dignity even at its most urgent. Her gripping account of homegrown courage will speak to the fighter in all of us."--Deborah Feldman, New York Times bestselling author of Unorthodox<br><br>"If you're searching for an inspiring memoir, <i>Daring to Drive</i> should be on your must-read list."-- "Bitch Magazine"<br><br>"Inspiring."-- "Bustle"<br><br>"Remarkable. Manal al-Sharif invites us to ride with her to bend the arc of history towards equality and justice."--Rula Jebreal, international bestselling author of Miral<br><br>"Remarkable."-- "Jewish Journal"<br><br>"There are vignettes of laughter and love... [and] glimpses of rich, vibrant Arab life....<b> </b>A testament to how women in Muslim countries are helping change their culture, one step at a time."-- "New York Journal of Books"<br><br>"A brave, extraordinary, heartbreakingly personal story of one woman's battle for equal rights.... The book provides a rare glimpse into... the hearts and minds of people who live in a society that is mostly off-limits to Westerners. [Al-Sharif's] literary achievement is that despite the huge cultural differences, <i>Daring to Drive</i> shows that Saudi women and men have dreams and fears much like our own."-- "Associated Press"<br><br>"Al-Sharif's back story... should shock you even if you think you already have a pretty good handle on conditions for women in Saudi Arabia."--Meghan Daum "The New York Times Book Review"<br>
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