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title: "A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey"
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# Global feminist perspective Rich cultural memoir Historical Arab Spring insight A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey

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## Summary

> 🌟 Unlock a powerful story of identity, culture, and change — don’t miss this essential read!

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- **What is this?** A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey
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## Key Features

- • **Feminism Meets Tradition:** Explore the nuanced identity of a Muslim feminist navigating two worlds.
- • **A Vivid Journey Through Time:** Experience Egypt’s transformative decades through a personal lens.
- • **Lush, Evocative Storytelling:** Immerse yourself in the sensory richness of Cairo and the Arabian desert.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Highly Rated:** Join thousands who rate this memoir 4.6/5 for its depth and insight.
- • **Updated with Arab Spring Reflections:** Stay current with a thoughtful afterword on modern revolutionary change.

## Overview

A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey is a deeply personal memoir by Leila Ahmed, chronicling her Egyptian upbringing, feminist awakening, and reflections on major 20th-century political shifts, updated with insights on the Arab Spring. Highly rated and celebrated for its evocative prose and timely themes, this book offers a rare, intimate perspective on cultural transformation and identity.

## Description

An Egyptian woman's reflections on her changing homeland—updated with an afterword on the Arab Spring In language that vividly evokes the lush summers of Cairo and the stark beauty of the Arabian desert, Leila Ahmed movingly recounts her Egyptian childhood growing up in a rich tradition of Islamic women and describes how she eventually came to terms with her identity as a feminist living in America. As a young woman in Cairo in the forties and fifties, Ahmed witnessed some of the major transformations of this century—the end of British colonialism, the rise of Arab nationalism, and the breakdown of Egypt's once multireligious society. As today's Egypt continues to undergo revolutionary change, Ahmed's inspirational story remains as poignant and relevant as ever.

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- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,016,841 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #189 in Women in Islam (Books) #989 in Emigration & Immigration Studies (Books) #1,077 in Emigrants & Immigrants Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 58 Reviews |

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*Last updated: 2026-11-04*