

This groundbreaking book still retains the power to shock.' - Banipal, 'A harrowing expose of the abuse of women in the Arab world' - London Review of Books'Nawal El Saadawi has become something of a heroine for many young Arab women.

poignant, penetrating yet simple' - Library Journal 'A tour-de-force of the reality of life for women in Islamic society. a cry from the heart' - MESA Bulletin'The Arab world's leading feminist and iconoclast' - Fedwa Malti-Davis'The leading spokeswoman on the status of women in the Arab world' - The Guardian'Nawal El Saadawi speaks directly on behalf of many women in the Third World and the daily struggles they face' - West Africa 'The most recognisable name in Egyptian and Middle Eastern feminism. "Nawal el Saadawi writes with directness and passion, transforming the systematic brutalisation of peasants and of women in to powerful allegory." -New York Times Book Review "Scorching" -New Internationalist "A powerful indictment of the treatment of women in many parts of the Middle East." -Labour Herald "Woman at Point Zero should begin the long march towards a realistic and sympathetic portrayal of Arab women." -Middle East International "A dramatic symbolised version of female revolt against the norms of the Arab world." -The Guardian "El Saadawi has a flair for melodrama and mystery." -International Journal of Middle East Studies, "Nawal el Saadawi writes with directness and passion, transforming the systematic brutalisation of peasants and of women in to powerful allegory." - "New York Times Book Review ""Scorching" - "New Internationalist ""A powerful indictment of the treatment of women in many parts of the Middle East." - "Labour Herald ""Woman at Point Zero should begin the long march towards a realistic and sympathetic portrayal of Arab women." - "Middle East International" "A dramatic symbolised version of female revolt against the norms of the Arab world." - "The Guardian" "El Saadawi has a flair for melodrama and mystery." - "International Journal of Middle East Studies", 'A harrowing expose of the abuse of women in the Arab world' - London Review of Books'Nawal El Saadawi has become something of a heroine for many young Arab women.
