Virgins of Paradise Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Okay how can anyone not love this book?! Barbara Wood is a fantastic writer and she really painted a perfect picture of each character, you felt that you were there watching this story unfold. I loved the twists, surprises and reading the whole book come together. I could not put this book down. It is a must read! "

" This is one of the best fiction books that I have ever read. I went on to read some of her others, but I found besides Green City in the Sun, the other plots were uninteresting. "

" This book was loaned to me by a close friend and was recommended by her.It is the history of a family that is upper-middle class that lives on Virgins of Paradise Street in Egypt. It takes the family through many generations and political and social changes in Egypt. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. "

" This book starts a little slow but if you stick with it - it's great. This is a nice story about an Egyptian family and how their culture effects their lives. "

" Just finished this book about a family in Egypt from 1945 to the present when the uprising against Mubarak began. The book provided interesting insights into the life of muslim women. "

" A look at Cairo before the downfall of royal rule. "

" I love this book. It is a keeper. I have a hardcover copy and really want to try to re-read it in 2013 "

" Ok...so this looks like a trashy novel because of the cover and indeed I was a little embarrassed to read it on the subway! BUT it's actually a really fantastic read! It follows the members of generations of a very large Egyptian family through all their mistakes away from Egypt and back. "

" Great book and opens your eyes to the women of India and how they are treated. "

" I loved this book. It was an excellent reminder of the political history of Egypt but also added the aspect of how those events affected peoples' lives there. It was also a great overview of Egyptian culture. I could not put it down. "

" This was the first of Barbar Woods books that I read. I was hooked. I love the way she is able to weave a story bringing in the past and present and never loosing the reader. "

" This is one of the best-written books I've ever read. The plot was intriguing. The characters had their own individualities that enlivened my reading experience. Not only was I entertained by the story but also gained knowledge on history and the Moslems' way of life. "

" Fun to get to know so many different characters. Interesting to learn about their lives and culture. I don't give many books 5 stars so I consider this a very good book. The only negative was that it wasn't "hard to put down". "

" Barbara Wood writes great books that span generations, typically about female doctors. This one had a middle-eastern setting. I read it ages ago, but enjoyed it. I should probably reread. :-) "

" I've read this book like 6 or 7 times!! I just love it!! My favorite of all times! "

" An oldie but a goodie. The author draws you into what life was and perhaps, in some cases, is still like for women in Egypt. Many woman's issues are touched on, some that we don't usually experience in our North American society. I loved the book and have read it twice. "

" Great book about a different culture and also a great story! "

" It was my first approach to muslim women... hard..it was hard "

" Don't be fooled by the silly title! "

" Recommended by Sue. I loved the history, the culture and learning about how the life of women in Egypt. Let's hope the revolution inproves the lives of all and especially women. "

" I really enjoyed this book. A good change of pace for me. The characters were very interesting. "

" Book is much better than the stupid title and cover photo, I can't remember much right now, I just have a star in my book of books I have read, which means I really liked it at the time. Sorry not much help there. "

" Muy interesante de principio a fin "

" Wow great book that takes place in Egypt beginning in 1945 and ends in todays world. Author has done extensive research into the areas history and Islam culture. An eye-opener for me to see how very oppressed the women. "

" Recommended by Sue. I loved the history, the culture and learning about how the life of women in Egypt. Let's hope the revolution inproves the lives of all and especially women. "

" Just finished this book about a family in Egypt from 1945 to the present when the uprising against Mubarak began. The book provided interesting insights into the life of muslim women. "

" Set in Egypt, this family epic uncovers the secrets of an Egyptian family that evolves and modernizes in the 20th Century along with their country. A bit soap-operaish for me but an interesting look at the recent history of a country I know little about. "

" A look at Cairo before the downfall of royal rule. "

" I really enjoyed this book. A good change of pace for me. The characters were very interesting. "

" As much as I liked the book it was NOT about what the description on the cover suggested it would be. Plus, last few pages were really disappointing, too cliche considering how well-written it was beginning from the first page. "

" one of my fav from Barbara Wood and also from all the books that i have readed. ?? ???? ?? ???? ?? ????? ??? ????? ??? ?????? ?????? ???? ????? ??????? ??????? ????? ????? ????? ??????. "

" Excellent book. I couldn't put it down. Insights into a different culture. "

" Great book and opens your eyes to the women of India and how they are treated. "

" I loved this book. It was an excellent reminder of the political history of Egypt but also added the aspect of how those events affected peoples' lives there. It was also a great overview of Egyptian culture. I could not put it down. "

" This was the first of Barbar Woods books that I read. I was hooked. I love the way she is able to weave a story bringing in the past and present and never loosing the reader. "

" Great Egyptian saga of a family which spanning from King Farouk to Mubarak. An interesting look at the customs of the middle east along with a easy to follow story line. Highly recommend, especially as an easy read. "