Daring to drive : my life as an accidental activist in a kingdom of men

Sharif, Manal, 1979-2018

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Manal al-Sharif was born in Mecca the year fundamentalism took hold in Saudi Arabia. As she became older, the unequal way in which women are treated became too much to bear: she was branded a slut for talking to male colleagues at work; her school-age brother had to chaperone her on business trips and, while she kept a car in her garage, she was forbidden from driving down Saudi streets. Her personal rebellion began the day she got behind the wheel of a car: an act that ultimately led to her arrest and imprisonment. 'Daring to Drive' is an account of Manal al-Sharif's fight for equality in an unequal society. A visceral coming-of-age tale, it is also a celebration of resilience, the power of education and the strength of female solidarity in the face of hardship.