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Burned Alive : A Survivor of an
Burned Alive A Survivor of an Honor Killing Speaks Out
Author: Souad
Souad was a 17-year-old woman living in a small village in Jordan when she made the mistake of falling in love--an event that would lead to unspeakable acts of violence and a lifetime of exile from her homeland. Desperate to leave her abusive childhood behind, Souad begins a relationship with a neighbor--one that would leave her pregnant, and he...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780446694872
ISBN-10: 0446694878
Publication Date: 5/13/2005
Pages: 240
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  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Paperback
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Harrowing true story of life as a woman in a small Palestinian village.
This woman was one of the very few who have escaped the slavery and torture endured by so many.

This should be required reading in high school.
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Powerful autobiography is a must read if you are curious about the plight of women in other cultures.
Hard to believe there are still places in this world where women are considered of no worth at all.
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Even knowing there is a lot of controversy over whether this is a true story or not, due to this author bringing the "all too true" plight of oppressed Muslim women to our attention I give it 5 stars. That being said,I find it highly unlikely that anyone being burned over 90% of the body and receiving inadequate medical attention would of survived. maybe that part was exaggerated somewhat for the book (and could I blame her for that..what a horrible outrage) the rest of her story I do find believable, especially after reading more than one book on this subject, it all rings true for me.
I found this to be a disturbing account of what can happen to a woman who "breaks the law" in a country where women have no rights.
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Very thought provoking .
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This is one of the most emotional books I've ever read. Nothing has made me appreciate where I was born than this book. Souad, whose name has been changed for her protection, is so brave, and through it all kept her faith in Allah. She is brave even when she doesn't want to be. She has worked so hard to make it to the place she is now in life. Warning: this book is not for the faint of heart. I am still having nightmares from it.


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