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Rants of a Rebel Arab Feminist
Arab women today have more rights than ever; we are allowed to study, vote, drive, own property, and have a career outside the house. What more do we want? Much more, I argue. We want to go out late, cut our hair short, have a boyfriend (or four), and choose our husbands. We want to have sex for pleasure, opt out of motherhood, and marry a man who knows how to cook. We want to have full control over our lives, our careers, and our vaginas. In this part memoir, part rant- I, an ordinary Arab woman, share a collection of witty essays and anecdotes on the extraordinarily bizarre life of being an Arab woman in today's world. I expose the oppressions that Arab women experience- from subtle to mor...
The 2nd LIST of SHIT THAT MADE ME a FEMINIST
N.B. Misogynists' tears were used in the writing of this list. PRAISE: "Farida is one of the bravest women I have met and one of my favourite writers (truly). Her writing is sharp, funny, honest and painfully needed by this world."- Janne Robinson, author of This is for the Women who Don't give a Fuck, and CEO of This is For the Women. About the author: Farida D. is an Arab gender researcher and poet, studying Arab women's everyday oppressions for over a decade. Through the process, she broke up with her hijab and set all of her high heels on fire. Farida D.'s poems are strolling all over social media, and have been shared by renowned artists such as Janne Robinson and Willow Smith. She may be reached for correspondence at: farida-d@outlook.com, or on Instagram at: @farida.d.author
Definition of a Miracle
Eight year-old Zaara and her family move to Ghana when her parents get tired of life in the U.K. A precocious child with Cerebral Palsy, she finds herself thrust into a society where her disability is not understood and is attributed to a spiritual cause. As a result, shes taken to various charismatic crusades and other spiritual prayer houses in search of a seemingly elusive healing. Her Christian mother and Muslim father whod lived harmoniously in the past, start squabbling incessantly, to the extent that Zaara and her siblings fear their family is disintegrating. Going through culture shock, she searches for her place in a society where shes often stared at and talked about, as she discovers her inner strength and comes to terms with her disabilities.
The List of Shit That Made Me a Feminist
N.B. No men were harmed in the writing of this list. About the author: Farida D. is an Arab gender researcher, studying Arab women's everyday oppressions for over a decade. Through the process, she broke up with her hijab and set all of her high heels on fire.
Anything But Okay
When lines are drawn how do you find courage in the face of hate, and what does it truly mean to take a stand? Stella and Farida have been best friends forever, but lately things have been tense. It all started when Stella's brother came home from his latest tour with the US Marines in Afghanistan paranoid and angry. But Stella won't talk about it, and Farida can tell she's keeping something from her.Desperate to help Rob, Stella thinks she just needs to get him out of the house. She definitely didn't expect going to the movies to end with Rob in handcuffs for assaulting one of her classmates after his anger spiraled out of control.When a video of the fight goes viral, everyone has an opinion of Stella and her "violent vet" brother.The entire school takes sides, the media labels Rob a terrorist sympathizer, and even Farida is dragged into the mess despite not being there. As the story continues trending, Stella will have to decide just how far she's willing to go for the truth, even if it means admitting her own failures.
The List of Shit I Explain to Men
N.B. Not all men. About the author: Farida D. is an Arab gender researcher and poet, studying Arab women's everyday oppressions for over a decade. Through the process, she broke up with her hijab and set all of her high heels on fire. Farida has been interviewed by BBC Radio London. Her poems are strolling all over social media, and have been shared by renowned artists including Janne Robinson and Willow Smith. She may be reached for correspondence at: farida-d@outlook.com, or on Instagram at: @farida.d.author
The Girl Who Escaped ISIS
"A rare and riveting first-hand account of the terror and torture inflicted by ISIS on young Iraqi Yazidi women, and an inspiring personal story of bravery and resilience in the face of unspeakable horrors. In the early summer of 2014, Farida Khalaf was a typical Yazidi teenager living with her parents and three brothers in her village in the mountains of Northern Iraq. In one horrific day, she lost everything: ISIS invaded her village, destroyed her family, and sold her into sexual slavery. The Girl Who Escaped ISIS is her incredible account of captivity and describes how she defied the odds and escaped a life of torture, in order to share her story with the world. Devastating and inspiring, this is an astonishing, intimate account of courage and hope in the face of appalling violence"--
THE 8th LIST OF SHIT THAT MADE ME A FEMINIST
N.B. The number of men who need to 'make their own sandwich' cannot fit in a list! About the author: Farida D. is an Arab gender researcher and poet, studying Arab women's everyday oppressions for over a decade. Through the process, she broke up with her hijab and set all of her high heels on fire. Farida has been interviewed by BBC Radio London. Her poems are strolling all over social media, and have been shared by renowned artists including Janne Robinson, Willow Smith, and Nathalie Emmanuel. She may be reached for correspondence at: farida-d@outlook.com, or on Instagram at: @farida.d.author
Lloyd’s Register of Yachts 1958
The Lloyd’s Register of Yachts was first issued in 1878, and was issued annually until 1980, except during the years 1916-18 and 1940-46. Two supplements containing additions and corrections were also issued annually. The Register contains the names, details and characters of Yachts classed by the Society, together with the particulars of other Yachts which are considered to be of interest, illustrates plates of the Flags of Yacht and Sailing Clubs, together with a List of Club Officers, an illustrated List of the Distinguishing Flags of Yachtsmen, a List of the Names and Addresses of Yacht Owners, and much other information. For more information on the Lloyd’s Register of Yachts, please click here: https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/lloyds-register-of-yachts-online
Ace of Spades
"One of 2021's biggest books." gal-dem "This summer's hottest YA debut." Entertainment Weekly An instant New York Times bestseller, ACE OF SPADES is Gossip Girl meets Get Out, with a shocking twist. Buried secrets come to light when two students are targeted by an anonymous bully with an explosive agenda. Hello, Niveus High. It's me. Who am I? That's not important. All you need to know is...I'm here to divide and conquer. - Aces Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is revealing the darkest secrets of two students. Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he ...
