A Woman Is No Man: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Etaf Rum


A Woman Is No Man is a collection of jarring, sometimes poetic, other times scathing personal reflections that offer a timely and provocative look at the concept of gender. The characters are real people with real feelings. As they struggle to find peace in their lives, their stories intertwine in a way that only make sense for them as individuals, but which also offer an exciting opportunity to explore the wider spectrum of what it means to be human.

"It is not the woman's fault," said her companion, who had been speaking in a low voice. "A woman cannot help but be attracted to the man who seems strong. And you are so beautiful."

A Woman Is No Man is a story about the life of Zeinab, a girl who has to endure countless days of sexual exploitation in Egypt. She spends her time between working hard at a textile factory and trying to find a husband. The novel begins with the story of her marriage to a man she does not love and in this short excerpt, we see her life as it changes for the worse.

Ariana Delawari embarks on a journey of self-discovery. In the course of researching her family history, she learns that the story of a woman who has lived for centuries is largely unknown. A Woman is No Man is a novel that weaves together love, cultural traditions and radical ideals in a poetic style that reflects the lives and times of its characters.

A Woman Is No Man is a novel that questions boundaries, the power dynamics of relationships, and the belief systems of individuals in a way that's refreshing. The novel is deeply rooted in the Arab culture, has many themes related to women's empowerment and how they feel about their place in society, and also carries with it powerful messages about love and relationships.

The narrator of this audiobook is Etaf Rum, a woman who has lived under the reign of men for the past twenty years. She was born in the year 1434 and it isn't until she's summoned by her father that she knows what gender she is and begins to plot her escape from the veil. When she finally gets away, she finds herself in a world that's not quite what she imagined.

Published Date 2019-03-05
Duration 10 hours 16 minutes
Author Etaf Rum
Narrated Ariana Delawari, Susan Nezami, Dahlia Salem
Reviews
(51 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Fiction & Literature
Parent Category Family Life, Contemporary Women, Historical Fiction

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