In the Name of Honour
Registered by 
ApoloniaX
of Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin Germany on 2/2/2010
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
ApoloniaX of Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin Germany on 2/2/2010 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
3 journalers for this copy...
'No woman in the world fights with as much courage for women's rights' New York Times
Mukhtar Mai came to prominence in June 2002, when journalists in Pakistan first learned of her gang rape, punishment for an 'honour crime' allegedly committed by her brother, an offence for which there was never any proof. After the horrific rape, custom dictated that she would kill herself. But Mai defied custom. In an unprecedented act of courage, she took her rapists to court. Mukhtar Mai pitted herself against the system with extraordinary courage and strength of purpose. Timely and topical, In the Name of Honour is the inspirational true story of a woman who fought and triumphed against exceptional odds.
'It is because of the support of the world that I feel brave' Mukhtar Mai
Mukhtar Mai came to prominence in June 2002, when journalists in Pakistan first learned of her gang rape, punishment for an 'honour crime' allegedly committed by her brother, an offence for which there was never any proof. After the horrific rape, custom dictated that she would kill herself. But Mai defied custom. In an unprecedented act of courage, she took her rapists to court. Mukhtar Mai pitted herself against the system with extraordinary courage and strength of purpose. Timely and topical, In the Name of Honour is the inspirational true story of a woman who fought and triumphed against exceptional odds.
'It is because of the support of the world that I feel brave' Mukhtar Mai
Journal Entry 2 by ApoloniaX at South Asian VBB, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, March 28, 2010
ApoloniaX at South Asian VBB, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, March 28, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (3/29/2010 UTC) at South Asian VBB, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES: One of Annimanni's selections from the South Asian VBB.
Travelling to Finland now.
Thank you very much, ApoloniaX! And special thanks for the wishlist book - what a lovely surprise! You rock :D
Although not great literature as such, this book is an interesting story of one remarkable lady. I can't help feeling impressed by her courage - and despaired with knowing what life is like for women many parts of the world. That's why books like this are of utmost importance and recommended reading for everyone.
Thank you for sharing, ApoloniaX!
Thank you for sharing, ApoloniaX!
Off to Little-Dachshund now as part of ApoloniaX's South-East Asian VBB II.
Received the book on 31/3. It took just 3 days to arrive! I'm amazed!
Annimanni, thanks for the book and the delicious surprise.
Annimanni, thanks for the book and the delicious surprise.
I devoured the book in a few hours. I understand that, unfortunately, Mukhtar's story is not unique in Pakistan, but the way she reacted to her misfortune is. She's incredibly brave woman, a real fighter and survivor. She's won not only my compassion, but also my deep respect for her decision to dedicate her life to the education of girls in her homeland. I guess that's the way to change women's position in those societies even if it takes a few generations to make it.
Journal Entry 8 by LittleDachshund at Sofia University - British & American Studies Recourse Center in София / Sofia, Sofiya Bulgaria on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (11/9/2011 UTC) at Sofia University - British & American Studies Recourse Center in София / Sofia, Sofiya Bulgaria
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Left on a bench on the fifth floor.
