From My Sisters' Lips--------------------------------------------------Covered from head to toe with only her eyes visible, the sight of aMuslim woman on a western city street rarely fails to provoke a strongreaction. Feelings of shock, horror, repulsion, pity or even fear arenot uncommon. But have you ever wondered who it is behind the veiland what makes her tick? Ever wondered what her life is really likeand whether her dreams, hopes and aspirations differ from yours? FromMy Sisters' Lips offers a rare glimpse into the lives of a communityof women, most of whom are converts to Islam, and invites you to sharetheir joys, sorrows, convictions and faith. When Na'ima B Robert abandonedher western lifestyle and embraced Islam six years ago, it was nota decision taken lightly. Yet soon after she took her first tentativesteps towards covering, she felt empowered, no longer judged on physicalappearances alone, no longer seeking the approval to feel beautiful- or using her looks to wield power over men - the experience effectedher greatly. Before long she grew in confidence and courage. As shesays, Something just clicked. I thought, Good, don't look, don'tcompare me with your latest squeeze, don't try and guess my measurements- my body is my own business!' From My Sisters' Lips offers a glimpseinto the lives of just some of the extraordinary women who, like herself,have chosen to live behind the veil. What emerges is a vivid and intimateportrait of a sisterhood, as they speak candidly and with convictionon a diverse range of subjects ranging from marriage to motherhood,stereotypes, submission and self-image, we hear the strong, proud voicesof those who are seldom heard.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Na'ima B. Robert is the daughter of a white SouthAfrican father of Scottish descent and a black South African motherof Zulu descent. Born in Leeds, she grew up in Zimbabwe and went onto gain a first-class degree from the University of London. She hasworked in the travel and tourism industry, was a teacher and has writtenand illustrated children's books. Following her conversion to Islamand her marriage to a Ghanaian revert, she settled in South London,where she now lives with her husband and two small sons.