Devotion and Defiance: My Journey in Love, Faith and Politics by Humaira Awais S

Description: Devotion and Defiance by Humaira Awais Shahid, Kelly Horan An inspiring personal story by the most prominent Muslim woman activist and legislator for womens rights in Pakistan. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the fall of 2001, a newlywed English professor took on a job editing the "womens section" of one of Pakistans leading Urdu newspapers. She soon transformed pages of celebrity gossip and fashion advice into a vehicle for the investigation of the true lives of Pakistani women. News of acid attacks on hapless women, the trading of girls as currency in tribal disputes, and other abuses transformed this young mother into a fiery advocate for womens rights—one guided by Islamic ethics and ideals of social justice as she taught rural leaders to distinguish between religion and tribal custom. Her commitment to her countrywomen led her to a seat in the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, where she fought to protect women, girls, and the poor. Humaira Awais Shahids extraordinarily warm and passionate voice provides remarkable insight into how Islamic values and ethics might yet be a vehicle for progressive change in the developing world. Notes An inspiring personal story by the most prominent Muslim woman activist and legislator for womens rights in Pakistan. Author Biography Humaira Awais Shahid is a journalist and a two-term member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab. She lives in Lahore, Pakistan. Kelly Horan is a writer and award-winning public radio producer. She lives in Boston. Review "Its impossible not to be impressed by Humaira Awais Shahid...Hearing her speak on issues of inequality—both gender-based and otherwise—she is eloquent and emotive." -- Prospect"Shahids warm and passionate voice provides remarkable insight into how Islamic values and ethics might yet be a vehicle for progressive change in the developing world." -- The Middle East Review Text "A poignant story of a happy partnership that encouraged one Pakistani woman to face her oppressors." Review Quote "A poignant story of a happy partnership that encouraged one Pakistani woman to face her oppressors." Details ISBN0393081486 Author Kelly Horan Short Title DEVOTION & DEFIANCE Language English ISBN-10 0393081486 ISBN-13 9780393081480 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations 8 pages of photographs Edition 1st Subtitle My Journey in Love, Faith and Politics UK Release Date 2014-04-04 AU Release Date 2014-04-04 NZ Release Date 2014-04-04 US Release Date 2014-04-04 Pages 304 Publisher WW Norton & Co Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-04-04 DEWEY 323.340954914 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137315779;

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