Army of Roses Inside the World of Palestinian Women Suicide Bombers

"As Barbara Victor makes clear in this extraordinary chronicle of passion and politics, terror and liberation, Palestinian women have always known that when it comes to suffering and dying, they are the equals of their men. And in the last few years, as they have slung backpacks full of explosives over their shoulders or strapped bombs around their waists--indeed, around their wombs--some have chosen, too, to be killers. . . . This is an angry book, filled with human emotion, and a frightening one, which is as it should be."--from the foreword by Christopher Dickey, Newsweek Paris bureau chief and Middle East editor "The first objective, sensitive and honest look at what motivates women (and men) to die for a political cause. Parts are shocking, parts make you weep, but throughout, well written with brilliant analysis."--Madame Figaro "A terrifying look at this culture of death that has perverted a legitimate conflict."--Politis "A book that gives you chills down the spine." --Psychologie "A brilliant description of obsession and manipulation told with feeling and sensitivity." --Marianne "Passionate, fascinating and, finally, a book that explains a collective tragedy in Palestinian society." --Elle FranceVictor, Barbara is the author of 'Army of Roses Inside the World of Palestinian Women Suicide Bombers', published 2003 under ISBN 9781579548308 and ISBN 157954830X.