- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Phoenix; New Ed edition (4 Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075381756X
- ISBN-13: 978-0753817568
- Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 336,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Here she tells the story of her life as a young royal bride, her humanitarian work, her miscarriage and the births of her four children. Above all she describes her abiding love for her husband who died in 1999. (SUNDAY TRIBUNE )
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Here she tells the story of her life as a young royal bride, her humanitarian work, her miscarriage and the births of her four children. Above all she describes her abiding love for her husband who died in 1999. SUNDAY TRIBUNE
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a young American woman I lived and worked in the Middle East for several years and can relate to many of her stories of the culture and living conditions. I traveled to Jordan on several occasions and found the life for women there much easier than for women in other Middle Eastern countries, but still harsh. Her humanitarian work for the people of her country is very commendable, as well as her work to better the lives of all Jordanian's. For another perspective on life in the Middle East, I also recommend another new book called "Single in Saudi" by Genia (witch or she-devil in Arabic). It is a story of the rollicking misadventures of a young woman breaking all of the rules in this most oppressive of all Middle Eastern countires.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been deeply moved by this book. Those who are expecting a fairy tale book, about a rosy love story between an American woman and an Arabian King, will be disappointed.
But those who have been wondering when a writer would enlighten the outside world, about the Middle-East, with a serious, factual and well thought out writing, have their prayers answered in this inspiring book.
This book is for those who are open-minded enough to want to look beyond the Western clichés at Jordan and the Middle-East from a Jordanian and Middle-Eastern viewpoints.
I liked its style based on factual data –NO FICTION- given not in a cold manner but with a warm and loving heart.
Out of this book, flows mutual respect, understanding and love for (wo)mankind.
Queen Noor, in this book, has spoken on behalf of ordinary Middle-Eastern people, like me, who have no access to the powerful Western media.
Thank you for that!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book definitely achieved one of its purposes of giving people a more rounded and balanced view of Middle-East from an insider. With her American upbringings, Queen Noor's account of historical, social, and political forces in Jordanian, Middle Eastern as well as International affaires are very insightful and generally "unbiased". Additionally, I personally think the book striked a very good balance between the personal and official role Queen Noor has to resume, providing her personal opinion without "endangering" the official position of Jordan.
However, to some extend, the book reads like a very strong advocator for the Jordanian Royal house, especialy for King Hussein and Queen Noor herself, which is totally understandable given it is an autobiography. Despite a number of elegant humor, the book can sometimes be a bit "textbook-dry".
However, all in all, I would still recommend this book, espeically for anyone who seeks an alternative, or more "realistic" understanding and view on Middle East, besides those fueled by USA.
However, to some extend, the book reads like a very strong advocator for the Jordanian Royal house, especialy for King Hussein and Queen Noor herself, which is totally understandable given it is an autobiography. Despite a number of elegant humor, the book can sometimes be a bit "textbook-dry".
However, all in all, I would still recommend this book, espeically for anyone who seeks an alternative, or more "realistic" understanding and view on Middle East, besides those fueled by USA.
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Potted modern history of Jordan by King Hussein's widow.
Easy to read and very interesting though not entirely sure one should believe every word. Hussein comes over as an amazing man with a very loving and supportive wife. Read more
Published 19 months ago by hmc
repetitive .
This book is so boring ,very repetitive it discusses
mostly arabic politics,hard to get through the book,
without thinking yes that has been mentioned several
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mostly arabic politics,hard to get through the book,
without thinking yes that has been mentioned several
times... Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. Speight
Interesting read, couldn't put it down
Leap of Faith: Memoir of an Unexpected Life, I had heard reviews on the radio when the hardback 1st came out. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by R. Wilson
"I will not fail you, my love."
Lisa Halaby was born in 1951 to a privileged and influential Arab-American family. Upon graduation from Princeton, she worked in several countries, including Jordan, as an... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by Kona
Remarkbale Lady, remarkable King
I found the book interesting enough to keep me glued most of the time. Only for the few pages in which Queen Noor talks more about her projects did I feel it tough-going. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2004 by Tony Okoromadu
Fantastic Memoir!
I could not put this book down. It is one of the best autobiographies I have ever read, and has a perfect mixture of fairy tale romance and excitement, and an insightful and... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2004 by Kirkland Smulders
the other perspective
I read A Leap of Faith by Queen Noor with great interest. It is written with maturity and simplicity, and it gives us a very valuable view of the development in the Middle East... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2003 by C. Veiel
Interesting reading but a little disappointing
Queen Noor has always mesmerized me, seemingly the perfect wife, mother and queen. Always standing discretely by her husband as the perfect political partner, not craving any... Read more
Published on 20 May 2003 by Heidi Lock
Truly fascinating
This book has given me a far better understanding of the region, its people, politics and religion. Queen Noor is a truly remarkable lady. Read more
Published on 28 April 2003 by "sueparkinson3"
Leap of faith
As a young American woman I lived and worked in the Middle East for several years and can relate to many of her stories of the culture and living conditions. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2003
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