--- product_id: 111406336 title: "A Daughter of Isis: The Early Life of Nawal El Saadawi, In Her Own Words" price: "122765CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/111406336-a-daughter-of-isis-the-early-life-of-nawal-el store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # A Daughter of Isis: The Early Life of Nawal El Saadawi, In Her Own Words **Price:** 122765CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Daughter of Isis: The Early Life of Nawal El Saadawi, In Her Own Words - **How much does it cost?** 122765CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/111406336-a-daughter-of-isis-the-early-life-of-nawal-el) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: A Daughter of Isis: The Early Life of Nawal El Saadawi, In Her Own Words: 9781786993069: Saadawi, Nawal El, Hetata, Sherif: Books Review: Excellent read! - Mesmerized by the description of life of a women in Egypt in the early 1940s. A feminist story about the dedication of a woman that tried to change the mindset of women surrounding her, including her grandmother, aunts, teachers, friends etc. Women being imprisoned by society expectations and don't know better other than to pass it down to the next generation. The thought process and principles echoed how she living her life till today. Live long Dr. Nawal, you are an inspiration to women everywhere. I bought another book (Memoirs of a Woman Doctor) after reading this book Review: It is a personal historical outlook at politics and how it affected the life of Dr. Nawal el-Sadawi and how she affected politics in Egypt great read Daughters of Isis is a must-read as her life is influenced culture religion and the past Dr. el-Sadawi is a doctor hence a healer the role of Isis in ancient times she was a healer a gift passed down from the women or mother ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #465,842 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #618 in Feminist Theory (Books) #646 in General Gender Studies #1,936 in Author Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (89) | | Dimensions | 5.08 x 1.11 x 7.79 inches | | Edition | 3rd | | ISBN-10 | 1786993066 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1786993069 | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | June 15, 2018 | | Publisher | Zed Books | ## Images ![A Daughter of Isis: The Early Life of Nawal El Saadawi, In Her Own Words - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XNvjqaWjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read! *by N***E on November 3, 2017* Mesmerized by the description of life of a women in Egypt in the early 1940s. A feminist story about the dedication of a woman that tried to change the mindset of women surrounding her, including her grandmother, aunts, teachers, friends etc. Women being imprisoned by society expectations and don't know better other than to pass it down to the next generation. The thought process and principles echoed how she living her life till today. Live long Dr. Nawal, you are an inspiration to women everywhere. I bought another book (Memoirs of a Woman Doctor) after reading this book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***E on November 15, 2019* It is a personal historical outlook at politics and how it affected the life of Dr. Nawal el-Sadawi and how she affected politics in Egypt great read Daughters of Isis is a must-read as her life is influenced culture religion and the past Dr. el-Sadawi is a doctor hence a healer the role of Isis in ancient times she was a healer a gift passed down from the women or mother ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***D on August 30, 2019* A lot of women would identify with the feelings of growing up as a girl as described in this book. Apart from the general stuff that's common everywhere (girls need to watch what they wear from a very early age, and inadequate information sharing about their own bodies) to feelings that are more common in developing countries (preference of boys over girls, and girls being restricted to household duties while their education is optional). It is a reminder of how far we've come and how much further we need to go still in the field of women's empowerment. ## Frequently Bought Together - A Daughter of Isis: The Early Life of Nawal El Saadawi, In Her Own Words - The Hidden Face of Eve: Women in the Arab World - Woman at Point Zero --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/111406336-a-daughter-of-isis-the-early-life-of-nawal-el](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/111406336-a-daughter-of-isis-the-early-life-of-nawal-el) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*