Shackled: One woman’s dramatic triumph over persecution, gender abuse, and a death sentence 

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

Title:

Shackled: One woman’s dramatic triumph over persecution, gender abuse, and a death sentence

Author:

Mariam Ibraheem with Eugene Bach

Publisher:

Whitaker House

https://www.whitakerhouse.com/

Publication date:

2022

Format:

Paperback

Length:

285 pages

Overview:

Our author was born in a Sudanese refugee camp. Her father was a Muslim who died when she was only six but was she was raised a Christian by her mother. In Sudanese law the fact that she had a Muslim father legally made her a Muslim. This will plague her all her life and take her close to execution.

The culmination of the book is Mariam’s strong faith in the Lord and her willingness to die rather than deny her Christian faith. But what precedes this in her life is also incredible; the many hardships and ignominies she experiences will tear at your heartstrings but every word is true. An amazing testimony!

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Adult autobiography fans particularly those interested in human rights

Christian impact:

I do not believe readers can go away from this book unfazed by the strong testimony of Mariam Ibraheem and her determination to stay true to Christ in the most dire circumstances.

Also includes:

-about the author

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