The author, a prize-winning journalist, spent years covering the Middle East. This book is the story of her journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils and an analysis of how Islam’s holiest texts have been misused to justify the repression of women. Hardcover with clean pages, no writing, no folds, no owner name. Some edge wear to DJ (no tears). Retail price $22.95. (SW2) (2F)