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Sex and Lies

By Leïla Slimani
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Sex and Lies by Leïla Slimani delves into the hidden world of women's sexuality in Morocco. Through candid testimonies, Slimani explores the complexities and contradictions faced by women who navigate societal taboos, personal desires, and the tension between tradition and modernity. This insightful work provides a revealing look into the private lives and struggles of those living in a culture dictated by strict moral codes.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by personal stories that illuminate the complexities of sexuality and moral conflicts in contemporary societies. Through candid interviews, the author provides a profound look at the intersection of private desires and public expectations in a traditional setting, challenging norms and exploring the courage to live authentically.

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Sex and Lies

From the prize winning and bestselling author of Lullaby and Adele: a fascinating and witty collection of essays on the lives of women grappling with sexual politics in a deeply conservative culture

From the prize winning and bestselling author of Lullaby and Adèle: a fascinating and witty collection of essays on the lives of women grappling with sexual politics in a deeply conservative culture

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In these essays looking at sexual politics in Morocco, Leïla Slimani gives voice to young Moroccan women who are grappling with a conservative Arab culture that at once condemns and commodifies sex.

In a country where the law punishes and outlaws all forms of sex outside marriage, as well as homosexuality and prostitution, women have only two options for their sexual identities: virgin or wife.

Sex and Lies is an essential confrontation with Morocco's intimate demons and a vibrant appeal for the universal freedom to be, to love and to desire.

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Sex and Lies by Leïla Slimani presents a compelling exploration of the complex intersection of personal and societal expectations in Morocco, addressing themes of sexuality and women's rights. Reviews highlight Slimani's candid conversations with Moroccan women, revealing the gap between private lives and public morality. The author's approach is praised for its empathy and honesty, offering a provocative glimpse into the nuanced struggles women face in a conservative society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571355037

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Translated by Sophie Lewis
  • Translated by Sophie Lewis

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 176

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Education & Reference Leïla Slimani Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Leila Slimani is the first Moroccan woman to win France's most prestigious literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, which she won for Lullaby. A journalist and frequent commentator on women's and human rights, she is French president Emmanuel Macron's personal representative for the promotion of the French language and culture. Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1981, she lives in Paris with her French husband and their two young children.

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