1 April, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I know this is a complete long shot, but what the heck.  I have a minor character in my novel, a woman of Egyptian background.  I need to talk to someone who is Egyptian and Muslim and who knows a lot about women’s lives in contemporary Egypt, particularly a woman who is feminist friendly and who is willing to talk about certain controversial cultural/religious practices in a critical way.  If anyone knows someone like this, *please* let me know.

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1. Ananyah Says:

   April 1st, 2009 at 1:48 am

   I think I know just the person! Email me your contact email and I’ll get her to email you!

2. Anglofille Says:

   April 1st, 2009 at 1:59 am

   Wow, really? Okay, I will email you in the morning. Thanks!

3. joysuzanne Says:

   April 1st, 2009 at 11:09 am

   If that falls through, I had a French professor from Cairo. Feminist, from a muslim family. I could try to contact her…

4. Anglofille Says:

   April 1st, 2009 at 9:47 pm

   Thanks Joysuzanne. I will be in touch if I need help. I really appreciate it!

5. ananyah Says:

   April 3rd, 2009 at 4:03 pm

   hey, haven’t heard from you? I’ve spoken to my friend and she’s glad to help you if you still need her too.

6. Anglofille Says:

   April 3rd, 2009 at 5:57 pm

   I just emailed with “anglofille” in the subject line!

7. bonita Says:

   April 3rd, 2009 at 7:48 pm

   not really what you’re looking for, but i highly recommend reading the books ‘the map of love’ and ‘in the eye of the sun’ by ahdaf soueif.

8. Anglofille Says:

   April 3rd, 2009 at 9:09 pm

   thanks bonita! i’m always looking for book recommendations.