- Gebundene Ausgabe: 480 Seiten
- Verlag: Miramax; Auflage: 1 (18. März 2003)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0786867175
- ISBN-13: 978-0786867172
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,6 x 15,7 x 4,1 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 448.491 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The word unexpected in the book's subtitle refers to the fact that this American-born, Princeton-educated woman was in the beginning stages of a career in urban planning when, rather suddenly, she married the much older and thrice-married king of Jordan. Queen Noor offers a vastly informative and even fascinating memoir of her life from her childhood in an Arab American family, daughter of a very successful man in politics and business (including a stint as director of the Federal Aviation Administration), to her tenure as consort of the charismatic King Hussein, who died in 1999 of cancer. Her Majesty naturally adopts a Jordanian perspective in her reminiscences; we are not surprised when she posits, for instance, that "Jews, Muslims, and Christians had lived peacefully in the Middle East and indeed in Palestine for centuries. It was not until the rise of Zionism and the creation of Israel that animosities took root." As the woman who stood behind one of the major players in the Middle East in the second half of the twentieth century, Queen Noor brings a unique perspective to the contemporary history of the region. With this book's release, the articulate, engaging and photogenic author will undoubtedly be on the talk-show circuit, so librarians should be prepared for demand. Brad Hooper
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eine umfassende und authentische Beschreibung der jüngsten jordanischen Geschichte sowie wertvolle Hintergrundinformationen aus arabischer Sicht zu den Geschenissen im Nahen Osten. Ausführliche Informationen zur Rolle von König Hussein im Zusammenhang mit den Friedensbemühungen in der Region. Wer als Tourist nach Jordanien reisen will, sollte das Buch zuvor gelesen haben, vor allem weil auch die jahrtausendealte Geschichte des Landes eindrucksvoll beschrieben wird. Die englische Ausgabe liest sich leichter als die deutsche Übersetzung. Barbara M.
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A book that should be read
10. Mai 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This is a book that had to be written and should be read. It is clearly aimed at the average American audience because it outlines a prespective of the Middle East that U.S. readers have been deprived of. And it might perhaps partially answer the common question that has been frequently asked in America since 9/11: "Why do they hate us?" Queen Noor's book is written in simple form and is an easy read, whereby she touches upon her own personal experience as King Hussein's wife, step-mother to his many children, as mother, and of course, as the American queen of an Arab country.
I found her private political discussions with her late husband as the most fascinating and she reveals, for the first time, some "inside information" throughout the various crises facing Jordan and the region. However, the queen was clearly careful in not revealing enough and many questions remained unanswered, be they political or personal, and sometimes jumps from one issue to the next without clarifying what happened next or how a certain problem was eventually resolved. She does not divulge details of her relationship with her older step-children, especially the now King Abdullah, her husband's eldest son who was suddenly named heir to the throne shortly before Hussein's death. She clearly did not want to ruffle any feathers through her cautious accounts -- after all, she is still officially a Jordanian queen -- but wanted to dedicate this book to portraying her husband's long search for peace in the Middle East.
As for some of the reviews here, criticism of the book and writer as "anti-semitic" is ludicrous, and simply proves one of her points in the book on extremist Jews being "planted" to sabotage her message or any other Arab message meant to reach U.S. ears. Norma Khouri's review is even more ridiculous, accusing the queen of abandoning women's rights. Queen Noor, and many many other Jordanian women, has done a whole lot more for women's rights and their empowerment in this country than Khouri has ever even attempted to do. At least she did not fabricate an entire story in a piece of bad fiction full of factual errors and sell it as non-fiction.
I highly recommend Queen Noor's Leap of Faith to every reader interested in this part of the world.
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Terrific, thought-provoking read . . .
31. März 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This is an extremely well thought out, intriguing book. If you are thinking you are getting some book about a fluff queen in a little country - you are mistaken. This is a book about an unbelieveably strong, brilliant woman married to a man who happened to be king of a country undergoing tremendous strife for the entire time of their marriage. It made me realize my poor knowledge of the region and of the strength and values of the Jordanian people. A great book.
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Moving, a contribution of great proportions.
26. März 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Once in awhile a book comes along that does make change. This book is a true enlightenment for many. We have ideas as to what goes on in the Arab world, but this clearly sets the record straight. I cannot emphasize the importance of needing to read this if you are one who has any interest or concern covering this huge reality.
From King Hussien's vision as to what a womans role is to the rest of the region, to what this woman was able to move forward with. This gives us insight as to what is in fact possible with proper diplomacy and extreme diligence.
What I cannot convey more of is how this book seriously applies to all of us and especially in this current time of war in Iraq. There is application in this book which is of incredible intellect and insight. Women are in fact a huge influence in the area if these women know how to get into position and pass the message continually. I highly recommend this along with another book which covers this same exact effort in the Arab world and how women are desperately needed to get fearlessly involved, title is SB 1 or God by Karl Maddox.
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