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    Leila Ahmed tells a moving tale of her Egyptian childhood growing up in a rich tradition of Islamic women. As a young woman in Cairo in the 1940s and '50s, she witnessed some of the major transformations of this century. Ahmed poignantly reflects upon issues of language, race, and nationality, while unveiling the hidden world of women's Islam.

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    A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey by Leila Ahmed - Powell's Books

    A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey


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    In language that vividly evokes the lush summers of Cairo and the stark beauty of the Arabian desert, Leila Ahmed tells a moving tale of her Egyptian childhood growing up in a rich tradition of Islamic women and describes how she eventually came to terms with her identity as a feminist living in America. As a young woman in Cairo in the 1940s and '50s, Ahmed witnessed some of the major transformations of this century the end of British colonialism, the creation of Israel, the rise of Arab nationalism, and the breakdown of Egypt's once multireligious society. Amid the turmoil, she searched to define herselfand to see how the world defined heras a woman, a Muslim, an Egyptian, and an Arab. In this memoir, she poignantly reflects upon issues of language, race, and nationality, while unveiling the hidden world of women's Islam. Ahmed's story wil be an inspiration to anyone who has ever struggled to define their own cultural identity.

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    In a language that vividly evokes the lush summers of Cairo and the stark beauty of the Arabian desert, Ahmed tells a moving tale of her Egyptian childhood growing up in a rich tradition of Islamic women and describes how she eventually came to terms with her identity as a feminist living in America.

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    An Egyptian woman's reflections on her changing homelandupdated with an afterword on the Arab Spring In language that vividly evokes the lush summers of Cairo and the stark beauty of the Arabian desert, Leila Ahmed movingly recounts her Egyptian childhood growing up in a rich tradition of Islamic women and describes how she eventually came to terms with her identity as a feminist living in America. As a young woman in Cairo in the forties and fifties, Ahmed witnessed some of the major transformations of this centurythe end of British colonialism, the rise of Arab nationalism, and the breakdown of Egypt's once multireligious society. As today's Egypt continues to undergo revolutionary change, Ahmed's inspirational story remains as poignant and relevant as ever.
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    About the Author


    Leila Ahmed is the first professor of Women's Studies and Religion at Harvard Divinity School. She is the author of Women and Gender in Islam , and the memoir, A Border Passage .
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    Part I: In the House of Memory 1. Egypt: The Background 2. From Colonial to Postcolonial 3. In Expectation of Angels 4. Transitions 5. Harem 6. School Days 7. Suez 8. The Harem Perfected? Part II: "Running from the Flames That Lit the Sky" 9. Penalties of Dissent 10. In the Groves of White Academe 11. On Becoming an Arab 12. From Abu Dhabi to America Epilogue: Cairo Moments
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    ISBN: 9780140291834 Subtitle: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey Author: Ahmed, Leila Publisher: Penguin Books Location: New York Subject: Religious Subject: Women Subject: Islam Subject: Feminism Subject: Women in islam Subject: Muslim women Subject: Egyptians. Subject: Islam - General Subject: Modern - 20th Century Subject: Biography-Women Copyright: 2000 Edition Description: Revised Series Volume: 4925-S Publication Date: 20000601 Binding: Paperback Grade Level: from 12 Language: English Pages: 336 Dimensions: 7.70x5.01x.69 in. .49 lbs. Age Level: from 18

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