Murder in the Name of Honor: The True Story of One Woman's Heroic Fight Against an Unbelievable C...
A hard-hitting and controversial examination of honor crimes. Common in many traditional societies around the world, as well as in migrant communit...
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Feb 04, 2010
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Rana Husseini is a journalist from Jordan, and in Murder in the Name of Honor, she writes of the aftermath and trauma of honor killings in Jordan and around the world that she has researched and witnessed. Honor killings are defined as the murder of a woman by a family member(s), usually a man or men, because the woman has in some way brought dishonor upon the family. Some of the examples of dishonor, and reasons for death, include rape, marrying without permission, leaving home, falling in love
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Jan 06, 2010
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At times sad, at times infuriating, at times inspiring, Murder in the Name of Honor is Rana Husseini's brief overview of honor killing and the story of her crusade against it. As explained by Husseini, "so-called honour killing occurs when a family feels that their female relative has tarnished their reputation by what they loosely term 'immoral behavior.'" The offense can range from consensual out of wedlock sex, to flirting, being raped, wearing make-up, or wanting to chose her own h
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Apr 26, 2010
Hafsa
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Probably not a book that will lift your spirits by any means--Murder in the Name is an account of honor killings around the world written by an award-winning Jordanian journalist, Rana Husseini. Most of the book focused on personal stories of these women, their families, etc---it was incredibly depressing and frustrating to read. One of the most interesting parts of the book was the section on an Arab women who had written an expose on honor killings that was later found to be fabricated (she wa
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Dec 09, 2009
Mary Lou
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This book was interesting, mostly readable, but quite depressing, hence the skimmer aspect. The mores of a society/belief system that encourages "honour killing" or at least looks the other way and excuses the perpetrators are beyond the pale.
At the risk of being politically incorrect (for which I give not a flip), it was very clear that the overwhelming majority of these crimes occur in countries where Islam is the dominant, even official, religion. When these crimes are commi More...
At the risk of being politically incorrect (for which I give not a flip), it was very clear that the overwhelming majority of these crimes occur in countries where Islam is the dominant, even official, religion. When these crimes are commi More...
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May 04, 2010
Beneath
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Rana Husseini is a hero for all Jordanian women, all Arab women. I hope the release of this book gives much needed momentum to revive the anti-98/340 movement in Jordan.
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Dec 01, 2010
Brenda
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When I got this book, I had high hopes for it. As I read this book, I realized it wasn't for me - I wanted a book about stories of victims of honour killing. This book tells about Husseini's cause/crusade/justice for the victims and what's going on in Jordan (as well as England/USA). It felt more of a textbooky to me (not what I was interested). I recommend this book to those who want to understand and know indepth of honour killing and what is being done (politics, etc.). If you are lookin
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Jun 03, 2011
*•.♥.•*Sabrina*•.♥.•*
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When I grabbed this book off the shelf at the library I felt that I wouldn't really like it. I usually don't like books written by journalists when they are covering certain topics, and the topic of womens issues is one of the main ones.
I decided to stop reading this book after I forced myself to finish the long chapter about getting laws changed.
I'm not saying that anyone shouldn't read this book, but this is just not the type of writing I like. I only like to read this style of wr More...
I decided to stop reading this book after I forced myself to finish the long chapter about getting laws changed.
I'm not saying that anyone shouldn't read this book, but this is just not the type of writing I like. I only like to read this style of wr More...
Aug 21, 2009
jennifer
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Very interesting topic, but the book is not very well written. It reads almost like just a book of facts. It is a topic that definately needs to be adressed -and it is great that Rana Husseini has done all she has done to foward the cause of women world wide. That said --she should stick to that and let someone else do the book writing. I am glad though that she is adressing the topic!! Much more needs to be done!!
Jan 02, 2010
Larry
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An important book in a part of the world that chooses to hush-up so called "honor killings" -- the murder of women, usually by family members, for supposedly bringing dishonor to the family name. Rana Husseini is a woman journalist in Jordan, but she also details honor killings in other parts of the world, including the U.S. and U.K., where I did not know it was practiced.
Mar 01, 2010
Marilynn
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"Chewing gum, wearing makeup or a short skirt, choosing one's own boyfriend or husband, or being raped (even by a relative)are "honorable" and "excusable" motives for murder. Rana Husseini, investigative journalist, tries to bring violence against women to light.
Aug 19, 2010
Rachel
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Wow. Jordanian journalist Rana Husseini details various horrific "honor killings" in various countries. Informative and well written about what is happening and the ways that people are fighting it.
Dec 05, 2009
Marcie
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I had the honor of attending Ms.Husseini's reading/lecture here in Seattle last week. She is a compelling woman and an inspiring figure. I am happy to have had my copy of the book signed by her and am just being to read the book, having more time than usual on my hands after having just been laid off at work. I will post my thoughts on the book and the subject when I have finished reading.
Dec 21, 2009
Lololita
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Depressing. While it's nice to see progress is being made it's horrendous that this stuff happens in the first place. A sad read
May 16, 2010
Heather
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This is a compelling topic, and I appreciate Rana Husseini's efforts in this area, but the book is not well-written.
May 23, 2010
Katia
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A good book for people interested in the subject. Droned on too long and repeated itself. Very nonfiction style.
May 19, 2010
Sandy
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Writing is a bit simplistic, but the author so brave, and the issue so terrible, so important, I gave it five stars.
Jan 30, 2012
Jackie
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On the verge of finishing this book. Unbelievable writing by Rana Husseini. Truly a genius work of investigative and moral truth. The author's courage to exploit this societal illness around the world is making waves in Jordan as we speak. If you have any respect for women, read this book and then give it to those who need inspiration to keep tackling the world of gender inequalities and violence against women.
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