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There was a lot I liked about this book. Yassmin is a forthright and charismatic person. I feel her writing did not do this justice. I felt the book did not bring the nuances of her personality as seen in her television and Ted talk exposure. I felt the book at times sounded bragging whereas in person she is much more engaging. I think this is a result of editing not of the writer.
That said I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Such an inspiration for women in STEM careers, young Muslim women and for ...more
That said I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Such an inspiration for women in STEM careers, young Muslim women and for ...more


Aug 17, 2017
Miss Susan
marked it as to-read