Infidel
Infidel
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Christopher Hitchens
Describes the escape of a young Somali woman from sexual chattelhood to a new life in Holland. - Christopher Hitchens
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Infidel

Infidel

Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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"Infidel" is the compelling autobiography of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a woman whose life journey embodies the struggle for freedom against the shackles of religious fundamentalism. Born into a devout Muslim family, Hirsi Ali's narrative unfolds across the backdrop of civil war, cultural upheaval, and personal tribulation, including her harrowing experiences of female genital mutilation and forced marriage. It's a tale that travels from the deserts of Somalia to the halls of Dutch parliament, illustrating her metamorphosis from a submissive girl into a formidable advocate for the rights of women and a vocal critic of Islam. Facing death threats and political scandal, Hirsi Ali's indomitable spirit refuses to be silenced. Her story is not just an account of personal bravery; it's a testament to the power of the human will to enact change. Through her eyes, readers are offered an intimate glimpse into the complex interplay between culture, religion, and identity. "Infidel" is more than an autobiography; it is a clarion call for the importance of freedom and the enduring strength of the human spirit against the odds.

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Released
2006
1 Jan
Length
353
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Describes the escape of a young Somali woman from sexual chattelhood to a new life in Holland. - Christopher Hitchens
The only position that leaves me with no cognitive dissonance is atheism. It is not a creed. Death is certain, replacing both the siren-song of Paradise and the dread of Hell. Life on this earth, with all its mystery and beauty and pain, is then to be lived far more intensely: we stumble and get up, we are sad, confident, insecure, feel loneliness and joy and love. There is nothing more; but I want nothing more.
— Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Infidel

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