DARING TO DRIVE by Manal-Sharif

We had a great discussion on the book and the Middle East and Saudi society, etc.  The ratings for Daring to Drive which was the real life story of a woman who was jailed for driving in SA in 2011 (where it is not illegal for women to drive – just against tradition), were all 3.75-4.0.  We all found the contents compelling, but some would have liked better writing.  Because the author has family and a son in SA, in her words she : “had to hold back so many of the views that could get me in deeper trouble.  When I wrote the book, I kept in mind that fine line that I didn’t cross so as to be able to go back home.”  We felt this may have been one of the reasons the writing was as it was.  We are interested in watching how it goes in Saudi Arabia in June when women will finally be allowed to drive!