A Woman of Egypt Author:Jehan Sedat Beautiful, coureageous, brilliant, controversial, living in a world wholly dominated by men, Jehan Sadat defied the traditions of her country and culture. More than a witness to the tumultous years which saw Eqypt gain its freedom from British colonial rule and become a republic under Gamal Abdel Nasser, Jehan Sadat is among those who have made ... more »her country's and the world's history.
A woman of Egypt is a frank and compassionate account of a life lived as a patriot, feminist, wife, mother, a heroine. It is an autobiograpny from the Islamic world such as we have not yet had.« less