Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- What is the significance of Ahmed's work as a "woman's journey"?
- Why does Ahmed include so much historical background in a personal memoir?
- What is the importance of "harem" culture in Ahmed's life? In her society in general?
- What is the response to Ahmed's "Arabness" when she ventures into Western society?
- In what ways is Ahmed surprised by the local people in Abu Dhabi? How does this compare with her reaction to American society?
- What is "women's Islam"? How does it compare to "men's Islam"?
- How does Ahmed's relationship with colonialism affect her outlook on Arabic culture? How does it affect her outlook on the Western world?
- In what ways does the negativity Ahmed associates in her mind with her mother affect her perception of what it means to be a woman?
- How is female sexuality viewed within Ahmed's family and home culture?
- In what ways does Ahmed complicate the idea of "women's work"?