Infidel discussion

This was an very interesting and extremely motivating story of strong woman who fought for what she believed in at the risk of much disapproval and loss. This is a must read! I loved this book!

This is a must read -- insight into the miserable, oppressive, hypocritical life of a Muslim woman and how she got out of the horrible cult she was born into.

I have purchased this book but have yet to read it...looking forward to it...

This is a book of a woman who was brought up by animals in a jungle, and when she is allowed back into the civilized world, she gives up her identity for "the west". A lot of the details in the book were subjective, and I found her to be very dumb at times, nevertheless it was an interesting read.

Read also her other books. They are inspiring and eye-opening.

I reviewed Infidel and Nomad on my blog:
Nomad:
http://booksundertheneemtree.com/2013...

Infidel:
http://booksundertheneemtree.com/2013...

I admire her for her boldness and courage but most of the time I disagree with some of her ideas.

I found this book to be a fascinating, insightful read, and yet again a courageous young woman.

I toast Ayaan Hirst Ali's celebrated freedom.
What a free spirit Ayaan Hirst Ali has become. Shedding her religious and cultural shackles.
Yes I am a male infidel who weeps for the worldwide abuse that goes on against women because of religious and/or cultural doctrine. Tears are pearls of the soul.
An exposition of Muslim extremism, it is just wrong on all levels.
I ask why do we see in religions the repressive spirit killing extremes?
Ayaan Hirsi Ali also sheds light on the extremist "Muslim Brotherhood" now at war in Egypt.

Infidel is so well written and emotionally evocative. Ali states her opinions without reservation and had the life experience to support her views. I am so grateful that she chose to share her experiences with us, its a very fresh and unique pov from the muslim world according to women. When I read this book for the first time years ago, I had no idea what fgm was or the permissive state of the dutch government.
This is a must read for feminists and atheists alike.

Shahd wrote: "... A lot of the details in the book were subjective, and I found her to be very dumb at times..."
Of course they were subjective, this is her story of how she experienced it. Was she supposed to utter your opinions? What a fatuous remark.
I'd be curious to hear what ideas you think were dumb. This courageous woman possesses more wisdom that many have accumulated over a lifetime. I hope you will oblige to my challenge, so we'll be able to return the compliment.

Well worth a read to find out if you agree or disagree with her views. I found it a brave exposition against much that the author perceives as wrong in Islamic culture.

Very touching story. A real eye-opener. The variuos circumstances Ayaan describes are quite horrible indeed. Although these are situations she has lived through, and meant as a wake-up call on our understanding of Islam, I found some aspects hard to believe. How can one have such detailed recollection of childhood events? Some memory flashes maybe, but day-to-day situations? It lessened credibility.