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Barefoot in Baghdad: A Story of Identity-My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos (2010)

af Manal Omar

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"Walk barefoot and the thorns will hurt you..." ??Iraqi-Turkmen proverb

A riveting story of hope and despair, of elation and longing, Barefoot in Baghdad takes you to the front lines of a different kind of battle, where the unsung freedom fighters are strong, vibrant??and female.

An American aid worker of Arab descent, Manal Omar moves to Iraq to help as many women as she can rebuild their lives. She quickly finds herself drawn into the saga of a people determined to rise from the ashes of war and sanctions and rebuild their lives in the face of crushing chaos. This is a chronicle of Omar's friendships with several Iraqis whose lives are crumbling before her eyes. It is a tale of love, as her relationship with one Iraqi man intensifies in a country in turmoil. And it is the heartrending stories of the women of Iraq, as they grapple with what it means to be female in a homeland you no longer recognize.

"Manal Omar captures the complex reality of living and working in war-torn Iraq, a reality that tells the story of love and hope in the midst of bombs and explosions."??Zainab Salbi, founder and CEO of Women for Women International, and author (with Laurie Becklund) of the national bestselling book Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam

"A fascinating, honest, and inspiring portrait of a women's rights activist in Iraq, struggling to help local women while exploring her own identity. Manal Omar is a skilled guide into Iraq, as she understands the region, speaks Arabic, and wears the veil. At turns funny and tragic, she carries a powerful message for women, and delivers it through beautiful storytelling."??Christina Asquith, author of Sisters in War: A Story of Love, Family and Survival in the New Iraq

"At turns funny and tragic...a powerful message for women, [delivered] through beautiful storytelling."??Christina Asquith, author of Sisters… (mere)

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This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
I read this book a while back and have started to write a review a few times, but always ended up not finishing. Why? I don’t really know, maybe it’s because the book didn’t grab me the way I thought it would.

The author didn’t flesh out what was going on like I wanted. I wanted more of what was happening to the people, and less of the government/organizations. I wanted to get to know her better and find out what she was thinking and going through on a deeper level. That never happened. I still don’t think I “know” much about the emotions the author had while there.

I was left feeling underwhelmed. With all the turmoil, heartache, killings etc. , I thought I should have felt so much more deeply touched than I did. ( )
  VickiLN | Mar 23, 2014 |
I finished the book last night and feel as if I had a very very light meal. The book is similar to reading a 237 newspaper article. It was interesting, informative, contained likeable characters, but it lacked a grab your guts story line. Yes the woman moved from America to do wonderful world changing selfless work, and she did experience many near misses and suffer the deaths of many of her friends and colleagues, BUT I didn't really get to know her down deep, and without that, the book just went on until it ended. If you enjoy reading historical or news items about the middle east you may find this pleasant reading, but I love to sink into a book and this one was in shallow water. ( )
  JeannetteK | Oct 17, 2012 |
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Although at times I had difficulty following the chronology of this book, overall it was a very easy read. The author has a conversational style to her writing that pulls you in and keeps you going. I actually read this in two days! I couldn't put it down. I found myself very emotionally involved in the story, and my initial concerns that it would be either overly analytical or overly author-centric proved unfounded. Omar maintains the delicate balance between her story and the story of the women of Iraq with poise and grace. I don't know how much longer my excessive notice of all things Muslim or Middle Eastern will continue, but I welcome it for as long as it stays. If you are or have ever loved a strong woman, or had even a vague passing interest in areas political, this one is well worth getting your hands on. ( )
  haiku.tx | Mar 8, 2011 |
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
I enjoy memoirs and enjoy reading about the Middle East, so I was excited to read this book. I was particularly interested in hearing about the work Omar does with women in Iraq.

As I read, I was mildly intrigued by some of her experiences but nothing really grabbed me and demanded my undivided attention. Her day-to-day experiences are interesting to read, but I kept waiting for some hugely compelling climax that never arrived. I didn't find the author's writing style to be quite as lackluster as some of my fellow reviewers did, but I didn't find it to be particularly engaging, either.

Overall this book was a worthwhile read because of the insight it provides into one woman's work to help "rebuild" that which cannot be easily rebuilt, but I would rank it in the bottom fourth of the dozen or so memoirs I've read about women who have experiences living and working in both the U.S and Middle East. ( )
  meganreads | Nov 29, 2010 |
BAREFOOT IN BAGHDAD is a true story that provides an easily read glimpse into Baghdad, Iraq during the Gulf War, during the years when we thought things were getting better, before they became dangerous again. A female Muslim-American (not from Iraq)goes to Iraq as an aid worker for an organization with the misgivings of her family, concerned for her safety and virtue. Because of her adherence to Muslim dress and culture, she is provided unique access to the local women and able to help them in a more intimate manner than most Americans. The locals trust her and the American military turns to her when all else fails. She works closely in dangerous situations with a group of Iraqi men who become her bodyguards, confidantes, assistants and eventually even a love interest. They way the respond to her, a Muslim woman, but still an American, is one of the more interesting storylines in the book and is the best written. Her writing about the women she meets and helps is not well developed and doesn't allow the readers to feel emotionally connected to them. However, we do become emotionally connected to her. Ultimately, this book is not about the women of Iraq as much as it is about a woman's journey to discover herself through her time in Iraq. ( )
  ark76 | Nov 28, 2010 |
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Barefoot in Baghdad takes its title from a popular Iraqi-Turkmen proverb that says, "Walk barefoot and the thorns will hurt you." It is often used as a warning to those who challenge societal norms.
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Biography & Autobiography. Multi-Cultural. Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. HTML:

"Walk barefoot and the thorns will hurt you..." ??Iraqi-Turkmen proverb

A riveting story of hope and despair, of elation and longing, Barefoot in Baghdad takes you to the front lines of a different kind of battle, where the unsung freedom fighters are strong, vibrant??and female.

An American aid worker of Arab descent, Manal Omar moves to Iraq to help as many women as she can rebuild their lives. She quickly finds herself drawn into the saga of a people determined to rise from the ashes of war and sanctions and rebuild their lives in the face of crushing chaos. This is a chronicle of Omar's friendships with several Iraqis whose lives are crumbling before her eyes. It is a tale of love, as her relationship with one Iraqi man intensifies in a country in turmoil. And it is the heartrending stories of the women of Iraq, as they grapple with what it means to be female in a homeland you no longer recognize.

"Manal Omar captures the complex reality of living and working in war-torn Iraq, a reality that tells the story of love and hope in the midst of bombs and explosions."??Zainab Salbi, founder and CEO of Women for Women International, and author (with Laurie Becklund) of the national bestselling book Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam

"A fascinating, honest, and inspiring portrait of a women's rights activist in Iraq, struggling to help local women while exploring her own identity. Manal Omar is a skilled guide into Iraq, as she understands the region, speaks Arabic, and wears the veil. At turns funny and tragic, she carries a powerful message for women, and delivers it through beautiful storytelling."??Christina Asquith, author of Sisters in War: A Story of Love, Family and Survival in the New Iraq

"At turns funny and tragic...a powerful message for women, [delivered] through beautiful storytelling."??Christina Asquith, author of Sisters

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