In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor's Journey in the Saudi Kingdom by Qanta Ahmed

In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor's Journey in the Saudi Kingdom

Qanta Ahmed

454 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

nonfiction biography memoir religion challenging informative slow-paced

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A strikingly honest look into Islamic culture?--in particular women and Islam?--and what it takes for one woman to recreate herself in the land of invisible women.Unexpectedly denied a visa to remain in the United States, Qanta Ahmed, a young Brit...

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informative 100%
reflective 70%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 30%
emotional 30%
sad 30%

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slow 60%
medium 40%

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3.45

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