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Sherry Jones
Dear Librarian, THE JEWEL OF MEDINA portrays a remarkable heroine admired throughout much of the Muslim world, yet little-known in the West. A'isha bint Abi Bakr, youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad, grew from a young girl whose destiny was controlled by men into a respected political advisor, religious and cultural scholar, warrior, and the most beloved wife of one of the most charismatic men in history. Like The Red Tent, this tale is one of harem life, bringing to life A'isha and her eleven sister-wives -- but THE JEWEL OF MEDINA is more than a women's book. Its battles, historical detail, and political intrigues will appeal to male readers, as well. Young people, too, will enjoy this page-turning tale of a teen-aged girl's empowerment. Sherry Jones www.jewelofmedinabook.com
The Jewel of Medina / Sherry Jones / Beaufort Books, Inc. / Hardcover; 432 Pages
Price: $24.95 / ISBN: 978-0825305184 / Published: October, 2008 Sherry Jones is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |