Mirage is a powerful story of love and revenge, and is a living tribute to the endurance of all women who struggle against the constraints of a maledominated society. From the saudia arabianborn kashoggi sister of financier adnan khashoggi, a riveting first novel that pushes contemporary buttonsbattered women, islamic treatment of women, and multiculturalismwhile offering the more traditional consolations of exotic settings, glamorous characters, and a fastmoving plot. Discover mirage as its meant to be heard, narrated by vaneh assadourian. Right after jenna sorrel, an authority on battered women, reluctantly. Her first book, mirage, is set in a fictional country called alremal that bears striking similarities to saudi arabia.
Life seems pretty good for dina ahmad, who lives in a splendid new york brownstone with husband karim, their son jordy, eightyearold twins ali and suzanne, and their. A member of one of saudi arabias most prominent families her brother is the illustrious millionaire adnan khashoggi and her father was the royal physician, she was born in alexandria, egypt, attended university in beirut, lebanon, and is now living in new york city. But repressive alremal discourages intelligence and initiative, so her life is also one of stark contrasts. She has participated in conferences worldwide and was a speaker at the international womens world forum against violence, an organization founded by queen sofia of spain. Africano, lillian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Khashoggi mirage blends a family dramas thoughtfulness with a thrillers. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell.
This is one of my first audible books and i am thrilled that i. Mirage by soheir khashoggi meet your next favorite book. Readers digest select editions vol 4 2005 bait, mosaic, one shot, diving through clouds by karen robards, soheir khashoggi, lee child, nicola lindsay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun, 2005 it certainly would lend itself wonderfully to a book club discussion. In mirage she brings these two worlds together in a magnificent. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly.
Kudos to soheir khashoggi for drawing me into a cantputdown, beautifully written, unforgettable story. About the author 1996 soheir khashoggi was born in alexandria, egypt. Khashoggi goes past this mirage and describes life for a woman in islamic society. Khashoggi s first career was painting, but in 1996 she began publishing novels about the experiences of muslim women. Soheir khashoggi book descriptions this novel goes behind the glittering facade of opulence, splendour and royal privilege, and into the heart of a modernday harem.
Born to a prominent saudi arabian family, author soheir khashoggi has seen firsthand the lives of the pampered, indulged and sometimes abused women of modernday harems. Her acclaimed first novel, mirage, was published in 1996 and was followed by nadias song in 1999. It certainly would lend itself wonderfully to a book club discussion. Khashoggi mirage, 1996 spins another pageturning tale with a topical theme.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Mirage by soheir khashoggi rare books, books, book. Publication date 1997 topics general, fiction general, fiction general, fiction, married women, arab. Soheir khashoggi books list of books by author soheir khashoggi. Recalling the power and emotion of not without my daughter and princess, soheir khashoggi tells the story of a woman locked behind the oppressive walls of a modernday harem. Despite her fairytale childhood, which included the wealth of the middle east, amira was not rea.
Jul 15, 2009 soheir khashoggi was born in alexandria, egypt. Ex library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. Mar 26, 20 this pin was discovered by soheir khashoggi. A member of one of saudi arabias most prominent families, she has used her influence to highlight the plight of women across the arab world. Mirage by soheir khashoggi 1997, paperback, revised ebay. Painter and author of novels mirage, nadia song, and mosaic bit. Right after jenna sorrel, an authority on battered women. The sister of financier adnan khashoggi, she has also seen the glittering playgrounds of the western world. Jan 15, 1997 mirage by soheir khashoggi, 9780812550948, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She has participated in conferences worldwide and was a speaker at the international womens world forum against violence, an organization founded by queen sofia. Amira badir, a young woman from a wealthy family in the middle eastern country of alremal, lives a. Amira badir, a young woman from a wealthy family in the middle eastern count. See all books authored by soheir khashoggi, including mirage, and nadias song.
Mirage by soheir khashoggi penguin books australia. Mirage 9780553504866 by khashoggi, soheir and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Soheir khashoggi alchetron, the free social encyclopedia. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Another sister, soheir khashoggi, is a wellknown arab novelist mirage, nadias song, mosaic. Khashoggi mirage blends a family dramas thoughtfulness with a thrillers tension in this fastpaced novel about a halflebanese manhattanite whose husband. Amira badir, a young woman from a wealthy family in the middle eastern country of alremal, lives a life of luxury in opulent palaces. The engrossing story of amira, a young girl from a wealthy and powerful family, mirage takes readers behind the veil of secrecy to expose the real lives of women. Mirage by soheir khashoggi book cover, description, publication history. Nov 23, 2020 in this little explored realm, where harems are common, and brutality often occurs, soheir khashoggi takes the reader into the world of life behind the veil. Mirage by soheir khashoggi 1997, mass market, revised.
Soheir khashoggi has 14 books on goodreads with 3944 ratings. Set against the bustling backdrop of new york city and the exotic splendor of jordan, mosaic is a story of love and betrayal, of a clash of cultures and. I wont get into the details of the plot, but this one is a keeper. Duty commits her, honor strengthens her, but in the end, it is her love for her child and her own selfworth that propels amira toward a desperate act. Buy mirage book online at low prices in india mirage. She is the author of nadias song, mosaic, and mirage. Find great deals for mirage by soheir khashoggi 1997, paperback, revised. Khashoggis second novel, mosaic, is about a muslim woman already settled in. Her first book, mirage, is set in a fictional country called alremal that bears. Mirage 9780553824230 by khashoggi, soheir and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mosaic by khashoggi, soheir and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Certainly you cannot call this book high literature, as the author uses in characterisation the gothic novel prose style without much complexity the men are either dark and evil or elegant, smart, and usually rich. Soheir khashoggi serves as a pioneer for every women who desires to put an end to the abuse and in equality that women all over the world are forced to deal with.
This is one of my first audible books and i am thrilled that i chose it. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics gift ideas books customer service home computers gift cards subscribe and save. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Mar 01, 1996 mirage by soheir khashoggi 1996 0301 hardcover january 1, 1886 by soheir khashoggi. The book s protagonist, amira badir, is thrilled at first when her parents arrange a marriage to prince ali. In this passionate, spellbinding story of one young womans fight for freedom, soheir khashoggi takes us into the hidden world of the middle eastern aristocracy and exposes the reality of life behind the veil for women in todays harems. People also search for adnan khashoggi, samira khashoggi, essam khashoggi books nadias song, mirage, mosaic, amira, mosaico mosaic. Right after jenna sorrel, an authority on battered women, reluctantly appears. The writer soheir khashoggi, 56, a member of one of the most prominent. Khashoggi mirage blends a family dramas thoughtfulness with a thrillers tension in this fastpaced novel about a halflebanese manhattanite whose hus. I really like the way soheir khashoggi writes a novel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Mar 01, 1996 khashoggi is a very good story teller. She has published three novels, mirage, mosaic, and nadias song. Sep 30, 1996 khashoggi goes past this mirage and describes life for a woman in islamic society. Her latest novel, mosaic is also published by bantam. Khashoggi s sister was author samira khashoggi who married businessman mohamed alfayed and was the mother of dodi fayed.
In this little explored realm, where harems are common, and brutality often occurs, soheir khashoggi takes the reader into the world of life behind the veil. More shipping options available at checkout good condition. She divorced her second husband, and her first novel mirage was published, in 1996 in nineteen. Buy a cheap copy of mosaic book by soheir khashoggi. Africano, lillian and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This is a book that should be read throughout the world, to serve as a remainder of how cruel and unjust this world can be at times. A member of one of saudis most prominent families, she has used her influence to highlight the plight of women across the arab world. Mirage by khashoggi, soheir view our 2020 holiday gift guide we made holiday shopping easy. I was writing my novel mirage a story about egypt, and how an.
Best sellers todays deals new releases books gift ideas electronics customer service home computers gift cards sell books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks. Buy mirage by soheir khashoggi online at alibris uk. Alle boeken van soheir khashoggi in een overzicht met boekomslag. People magazine ran an article on mirage and khashoggi. Soheir khashoggi serves as a pioneer for every women who desires to put an end to the abuse and inequality that women all over the world are forced to deal with. Like her debut, mirage 1995, khashoggis second novel sculpts a broader understanding of arab womens lives, both in the middle east and america.
See all books authored by soheir khashoggi, including mirage, and mosaic, and more on thriftbooks. The structure, plot and flow of the novel is impeccable. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Khashoggi s writing style is fluid in a way rarely seen in popular fiction today. It describes the confinement of the veil, when she is forced prematurely to wear it after being caught dancing. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable. Her latest novel, mosaic is also published by bantam books. Jun 01, 1997 hello select your address deals store best sellers new releases gift ideas electronics home help computers gift cards coupons sell best sellers new. It describes the feelings of women in polygamous marriages, when her father marries another woman and her mother eventually kills herself. This is an interesting book set in a fictious arab country in which a young woman, amira, marries into the royal family, only to find herself showered with not only luxuries, but with severe physical abuse from her. A member of one of saudi arabias most prominent families her brother is the illustrious millionaire adnan khashoggi and her father was the royal physician, she was born in alexandria, egypt, attended university in beirut, lebanon.
Book to screen in the news video interviews fully booked podcast. The engrossing story of amira, a young girl from a wealthy and powerful family, mirage takes you. Mirage by soheir khashoggi, may 2, 2006, forge books edition, paperback in english. Khashoggi tells a story you cant stop reading until you reach the end, that is a thoroughly entertaining portrait of the way some arab men deny arab women the rights given to them by the islamic religion. Soheir khashoggi, a sister of adnan khashoggi, the saudi arabian arms. She has participated in conferences worldwide and was a speaker at the international womens world forum against violence, an organization founded by queen.
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