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About Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Somali-born Dutch-American writer, activist, and former politician
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Somali-born Dutch-American writer, activist, and former politician. She is known for her public criticism of Islam and for speaking about women’s rights, freedom of belief, and the tensions between religion and modern secular life. Her work and public life have made her a prominent voice in debates about Islam, integration, and individual liberty. As a writer and activist, she has used essays, books, and public appearances to argue for greater freedom and protection for women in conservative religious societies.
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Books by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Nomad
2010
Reformemos el Islam
2015
Infidel
2007
The Caged Virgin
2006