Our Women on the Ground

Praise

“Refreshing (and long overdue) . . . Will appeal to readers of all genders and backgrounds who want to broaden their understanding of the Arab world.”
—NPR.org

“Truly groundbreaking.”
—InStyle

“Powerful.”
—Bustle

“Incredibly eye-opening.”
—Cosmopolitan

“Refreshing and revelatory . . . A rich mosaic of an often-misunderstood region . . . [that] allows the authors to represent themselves not merely as female journalists or Arabs but as full human beings.”
—Ms. Magazine

“These voices and stories are much needed.” 
—Book Riot

“In an era where the truth is put up for debate, let’s celebrate these women, who venture into conflict to get at the truth.”
—Refinery29

“Remarkable [and] illuminating.”
—Booklist (starred review)

“[A] timely and affecting collection . . . [that] will appeal greatly to readers interested in global women’s issues, journalism, and the modern Arab world. . . . Heartrending and deeply humanistic.”
—Library Journal (starred review)

“Offering a blend of memoir, war reporting, cultural commentary, history, and politics, these powerful essays deliver insightful analysis.”
—Publishers Weekly

“These stories from the field are rare and remarkable. . . . A timely, engaging work that reveals why the journalist’s profession is so important and so endangered.”
—Kirkus

“Powerful [and] essential.” 
—BookPage

“[A] pioneering collection . . . [in which] complex political and social issues are discussed with nuance.”
—The Arts Desk

“Provides an intimate glimpse into the courage and pressures bearing on the determined women who report on their own homelands.” 
—Chatham House

“Inspiring and extraordinary.”
—Stylist

“A beautiful book of gripping and illuminating essays.”
—America Magazine

“A compelling and gripping read.”
—Middle East Monitor

“A revelation.”
—The National

“Out of the gloom of the Middle East, this book brims with new voices—Arab women reporting on their world as no one else has seen it. A terrific read, full of insight and surprise.”
—David E. Hoffman, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Billion Dollar Spy

“This astounding, affecting collection offers a sweeping panorama of the contemporary Arab experience. . . . Rich with understanding and sincere emotional connection.”
—Megan K. Stack, author of Women’s Work

“A remarkable book that fills a tremendous gap . . . The voices of these trailblazing women are even more vital today.”
—Hassan Hassan, New York Times bestselling co-author of ISIS

“A dazzling book that elegantly demonstrates how to tell stories with humility, affection, and truthfulness.” 
—Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad and Guest House for Young Widows

“Stark and haunting. I loved this book. . . . A must-read.”
—Janine di Giovanni, author of The Morning They Came for Us

“With steely courage and pens of fire, these sahafiyat—Arab female journalists—tell the stories of their countries’ conflicts, providing rigor, depth and insight few outside commenters could match.”
—Molly Crabapple, co-author and illustrator of Brothers of the Gun and author of Drawing Blood

“The journalists in this book have demonstrated the highest professional achievements and courage. . . . Without them, the stories of today and tomorrow will remain only partly told.”
—Christiane Amanpour, from the Foreword