Young journalist Lisa De Bode travelled to Saudi Arabia, where she spoke to dozens of Muslim women. She found that Al-Qaeda’s atrocities had also made them aware of the consequences of religious extremism. Has the 'new woman' been born? De Bode also travelled to Egypt to investigate the role of women during the 2011 revolution.
While a revolution is unfolding in the Arab world, deep polarisation seems to be paralysing our Western society. Is there a connection?
Lisa De Bode can look behind doors that remain closed to others. She doesn’t fall into the trap of common clichés. Her critical thinking has pleasantly surprised me. This is a smoothly written book with stories about real people! - Rudi Vranckx, VRT war correspondent
Lisa is a journalist who listens to people and seeks answers. It was through this approach that she discovered in Saudi Arabia that the 9/11 terrorist attacks had sparked a 'gender revolution'. Beneath their black abayas, women are fighting for political rights and economic participation. - Rik Van Cauwelaert, editor-in-chief of Knack
Lisa opens your eyes: the idea that Islam is unchanging and allergic to modern times is malicious fiction. This is very good news for women, Europe and the peaceful coexistence of cultures. Paul Goossens, former editor-in-chief of De Morgen
