Unveiled: How an American Woman Found Her Way Through Politics, Love, and Obedience in the Middle East - Softcover

"Deborah Kanafani mesmerizes with her words and personality; her personal experience is a gift of enlightenment. Her firsthand account of a world we know so little about is straightforward, intriguing, and infused with the sweetness and the agony of life itself. Once you open the book, you will not put it down." -- Dr. Aida Takla O'Reilly, President Emerita, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Golden Globe Awards

"Kanafani's writing is graceful, her story poignant, her message essential for all of us who care about Palestinian-Israeli relations. "Unveiled" is a riveting account of human courage: the courage of a mother to retrieve her children, the courage of women to determine their future (in Arab society), and the courage of ordinary people to build peace in the face of militancy, occupation, and despair. It is a story of personal struggle to hold on to what matters most." -- Ronit Avni, Founder and Executive Director of Just Vision, an organization promoting Israeli and Palestinian peace building, and producer of "Encounter Point"

"Deborah Kanafani's rare access to the Middle East provides an insightful portrayal of a region in great need of understanding. Her book is a gripping account of Middle East politics, parental sacrifice, and the compelling stories of unforgettable heroines." -- Bianca Jagger, human rights advocate

"Much of this remarkable story takes place in parts of the world many of us will never see, but its essential geography is familiar to us all: the hardscrabble landscape of the heart, the longing for love, the disappointment when it fails, the stubborn optimism that impels a person to collect the pieces and soldier on, the fearless resolve of parenthood. Debbie Kanafani's courage is palpable, whether when fighting for her children or in standing up to the powerful men in her way. The unadorned honesty of her writing is luminescent, eminently accessible, and impossible to forget." -- Ernest Thompson, Oscar-winning screenwriter of "On Golden Pond"

"Deborah Kanafani sheds light on a region that remains mysterious today, with an amazing personal journey that brings out the contrasts as well as the similarities between East and West. Her electrifying experiences entertain us, and her unique access to a cloistered world enriches us." -- Carlotta Pardini, Ambassador-at-Large, Republic of Panama