Author: Manal Omar Publisher: Al-Ahlia Publishing Edition Date: First 2014 Number of Pages: 324 A captivating story of hope and despair, joy and longing, "A Barefoot Woman in Baghdad" takes you to the front lines of a different kind of battle, where the fighters, unsung in poems, are strong, vibrant, and (female). Manal Omar, an Arab-American relief worker, travels to Iraq to help as many women as possible rebuild their lives, and soon finds herself drawn into the heroic stories of people determined to rise from the ashes of war and sanctions, and rebuild their lives in the face of overwhelming chaos. I finished reading the biographical book by author Manal, in which she depicts the difficult reality of life and work in Iraq, especially for women and their desire to rise again to build a strong and new nation. She also talks about friendships, the help of men, love, longing, and connection. Her journey begins with advocating for women's rights and ends with a connection to love, work, and Iraq. The book is beautiful and depicts reality with details that have never been published before.