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Leap of Faith

Memoirs of an Unexpected Life

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Leap of Faith

By: Queen Noor
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
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 When Lisa Najeeb Halaby was 26, her father introduced her to King Hussein of Jordan. Within a year, she became his fourth wife. Born in 1951 to a distinguished Arab-American family, Lisa was unsure what her role would be. King Hussein was not only the head of state in Jordan but also considered the spiritual leader of all Muslims. This memoir provides a vital perspective on 30 years of turbulent world history from the Arab point of view: the displacement of over one million Palestinians by the creation of Israel, Hussein's frustrating efforts for peace, and the impact of Saddam Hussein and the Gulf War on Jordan and the royal family. A fascinating and dramatic portrait of a woman who took a great risk in a part of the world where women's roles are narrowly defined.©2003 Her Majesty Queen Noor (P)2003 BBC Audiobooks America Entertainment & Celebrities Historical Middle East Politics & Activism Royalty Women Inspiring

Critic Reviews

"Anyone who loved The King and I will readily warm to the love story of Queen Noor and the late King Hussein of Jordan." (Publishers Weekly)

"A story of love and family, growth and loss, well told and beautifully read by Suzanne Toren, and remarkably moving." (AudioFile)

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Thoroughly recommend this book, it was a pleasure to listen to it,
Thankyou Queen Noor for writing it and sharing your story and your time with King Hussein.

The love, mutual respect and commitment the King and Queen shared for each other, their family, for Jordan and it's people

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I wanted to learn more of Queen Noor since our visit to Jordan earlier this year, and found that although she was an outsider, she admired by the locals! Apart from a few glitches where some parts were read twice I enjoyed the fascinating tale of her life, and her influences in modernising Jordanian health services, tourism, culture etc etc. Also the history of Middle Eastern factions, their wars and the influences of the USA in brokering peace accords, whilst selling arms to the combatants. Much of which can be seen in this latest conflict.

Jordan’s place in Middle Eastern modern history

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