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title: "A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey"
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# Global feminist perspective Rich cultural memoir Historical Arab Spring insight A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey

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> 🌟 Unlock a powerful story of identity, culture, and change — don’t miss this essential read!

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- **What is this?** A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey
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## Key Features

- • **Feminism Meets Tradition:** Explore the nuanced identity of a Muslim feminist navigating two worlds.
- • **A Vivid Journey Through Time:** Experience Egypt’s transformative decades through a personal lens.
- • **Lush, Evocative Storytelling:** Immerse yourself in the sensory richness of Cairo and the Arabian desert.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Highly Rated:** Join thousands who rate this memoir 4.6/5 for its depth and insight.
- • **Updated with Arab Spring Reflections:** Stay current with a thoughtful afterword on modern revolutionary change.

## Overview

A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey is a deeply personal memoir by Leila Ahmed, chronicling her Egyptian upbringing, feminist awakening, and reflections on major 20th-century political shifts, updated with insights on the Arab Spring. Highly rated and celebrated for its evocative prose and timely themes, this book offers a rare, intimate perspective on cultural transformation and identity.

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desertcart.com: A Border Passage: From Cairo to America-A Woman's Journey: 9780143121923: Ahmed, Leila: Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #859,855 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #194 in Women in Islam (Books) #851 in Emigration & Immigration Studies (Books) #901 in Emigrants & Immigrants Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (58) |
| Dimensions  | 5.12 x 0.75 x 7.72 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0143121928 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0143121923 |
| Item Weight  | 9 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 336 pages |
| Publication date  | April 24, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Books |

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