- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Virago Press Ltd; 1st edition (1 Feb 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844084094
- ISBN-13: 978-1844084838
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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- #16 in Books > Biography > Political > Countries & Regions > Indian Subcontinent
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'No woman in the world fights with as much courage for women's rights' New York Times
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Mukhtar Mai came to prominence in June 2002, when journalists in Pakistan first learned of her gang rape, punishment for an 'honour crime' allegedly committed by her brother, an offence for which there was never any proof. After the horrific rape, custom dictated that she would kill herself. But Mai defied custom. In an unprecedented act of courage, she took her rapists to court. Mukhtar Mai pitted herself against the system with extraordinary courage and strength of purpose. Timely and topical, In the Name of Honour is the inspirational true story of a woman who fought and triumphed against exceptional odds. 'It is because of the support of the world that I feel brave' Mukhtar Mai
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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real eye-opener,
By DubaiReader "DubaiReader" (Dubai United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: In the Name of Honour (Paperback)
Like most people, I was aware of the media buzz surrounding the case of the gang rape of Pakistani, Mukhtar Mai. What I realise I had failed to grasp at that time, was the sheer scale of the problem of 'honour' punishments - rape, murder, or disfigurement of innocent women.
In the case of Mukhtar Mai, her 'punishment' was for a supposed indiscretion on the part of her 12 year old brother. In fact that misdemenour was fabricated as an excuse for the powerful family of the village to exact retribution regarding a land issue. It would be expected for the victim to then commit suicide from shame and so the guilty parties walk free. MM, however, fought for justice, not just for herself but for all women. When she received a sum of money as compensation, she decided to invest it in the education of the girls of her village and built a school that now educates 200 girls and 150 boys. This is a lady worth great respect, her story is something we should all read and a cause we can all have great sympathy for.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soul Stirring,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: In the Name of Honour (Paperback)
I'd never heard of Mukhtar Mai before I read this book so it was one soul destroying, mind blowing read of how this woman was treated for the sake of family honour in Pakistan. My stomach curls at what she had to endure and how she found the stenght to overcome against all odds. This book will stay with you long after it's finished and I salute her for moving past her pain to form a lasting school of legacy.
If you only read one book this year, this should be it.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing,
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This review is from: In the Name of Honour (Paperback)
One of the most amazing true stories i have read in a long time.
A true story of how a brave woman has/is bravely battling her culture's injustice againt women and there rights. Her battle to see justice for her appaling rape. Very insparational and quick and easy book to read which you can't put down (i read it in a day). I still find it hard to believe this sort of treatment goes on in this day. Amazing
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