I haven't read this
woman's book yet, however is it fair to compare it to the Satanic Verses? SV was a satire, poking fun and making derogatory and inflammatory statements against Islam. This book however is a constructive critique of Islam made in earnest.. This is from her
website:
"The Trouble with Islam is an open letter from me, a Muslim voice of reform, to concerned citizens worldwide -- Muslim and not. It's about why my faith community needs to come to terms with the diversity of ideas, beliefs and people in our universe, and why non-Muslims have a pivotal role in helping us get there.
The themes I'm exploring with the utmost honesty include:
* the inferior treatment of women in Islam;
* the Jew-bashing that so many Muslims persistently engage in; and
* the continuing scourge of slavery in countries ruled by Islamic regimes. "
btw, the programme is called Enough Rope, and the transcripts of the interview should be found
here within the next few days.