Barefoot in Baghdad: A Story of Identity—My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos

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Manal Omar

Barefoot in Baghdad

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A Story of Identity—My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos

Manal Omar

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English

Sourcebooks
01 August 2010

Biography; Memoirs; Gender studies: women

An intimate look at the heartrending struggle for freedom and identity in Iraq, from a female American Muslim aid worker who witnessed the chaos firsthand.

A riveting story of hope and despair, of elation and

longing, Barefoot in Baghdad takes you to the front lines of a different

kind of battle, where the unsung freedom fighters are strong, vibrant-and

female.

An American aid worker of Arab descent, Manal Omar

moves to Iraq

to help as many women as she can rebuild their lives. She quickly finds herself

drawn into the saga of a people determined to rise from the ashes of war and

sanctions and rebuild their lives in the face of crushing chaos. This is a

chronicle of Omar's friendships with several Iraqis whose lives are crumbling

before her eyes. It is a tale of love, as her relationship with one Iraqi man

intensifies in a country in turmoil. And it is the heartrending stories of the

women of Iraq,

as they grapple with what it means to be female in a homeland you no longer

recognize.

By: Manal Omar
Imprint: Sourcebooks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9781402237218
ISBN 10: 1402237219
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 August 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Barefoot in Baghdad: A Story of Identity—My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos

A must read. - East County Magaine You may not be able to lay Barefoot in Baghdad down for a while. This book will capture your interest. - South by Southwest You may not be able to lay Barefoot in Baghdad down for a while. This book will capture your interest. - South by Southwest A must read. - East County Magaine We gain a picture of Baghdad beyond the Green Zone and through the eyes of a bright, young, idealistic humanitarian. - A Traveler's Library Giving both an insider's and an outsider's view of the unfolding drama of Iraq, the memoir should prove worthwhile reading for anyone who has a keen interest in developments in the Middle East. - Book Pleasures Omar provides a rare glimpse into facets of Iraqi life not often described in American newspapers and magazines as she describes not only the dangers but also the joys, small and great. - Booklist