A review by hellomyeashea
Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam by Laurie Becklund, Zainab Salbi

5.0

Excellent and inspiring book. If this doesn't inspire you, I'm not sure what will. The plight and vulnerability of women is not discussed enough. There is too much rhetoric on the governance of women's bodies and the use of women as strategic and political tactics, but not enough about empowerment and advocacy for the changes that need to take place on a GLOBAL scale. Additionally, this book is beautifully written- interweaving the memories about Saddam Hussein, her mother's memories and her own story all together in a way that is readable, passionate, heartbreaking and motivating.