Veiled Freedom

by J.M. Windle and Jeanette Windle

Book Overview

Na?ve and idealistic, relief worker Amy Mallory arrives in Kabul ready to change the world. She soon discovers that as a woman in Afghanistan, the challenges she faces are monumental. As the new... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1414314752
• ISBN13: 9781414314754
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

The absolute MUST READ book of the year!

Amy Mallory is a relief worker in Afghanistan, and she has followed her heart and God's direction to work among the people of this war-torn country. Her heart and mind are in no way prepared for what she encounters when she arrives in the country, and by the time she reaches the end of her three-month contract, Amy is seeking real answers to some very difficult questions indeed. Can she really make a difference when she isn't free at all to share her knowledge of Christ's love with others? In a country that operates within such convoluted avenues of deceit and terrorism, can she make any difference at all? Steve Wilson is a former U.S. soldier that has returned to Afghanistan to fulfill a private security contract for a national political figure. Bitter, disillusioned and heart-sore from his earlier experiences in-country, Steve approaches his new job with a healthy amount of skepticism and distrust. When he encounters Amy Wallace and her relief work among the Afghani women and children, his heart is touched in a way it hasn't been in a long time. And when he begins to secure the perimeters of her non-profit project, he discovers that he still must uncover his own heart's passion toward the people of Afghanistan before he can make a real difference. Will he follow his heart? Or will he continue to perform a duty that is empty of meaning? Veiled Freedom is a book that has changed my life. For the first time since the September 11th attacks on our country, I think I now have a grasp on what is really taking place in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeanette Windle has carefully researched and recreated the Afghan culture in her latest novel, and she explores the many different viewpoints through which people view U.S. involvement in this conflict. She also explores the basic beliefs of Islam alongside Christianity, and she reveals the true difference between these two faiths using teachings from the Bible and the Quran. Honestly, I don't know when I have been so deeply moved by a novel! I don't say this lightly either. Jeanette Windle has written a novel that contains a lot of truth, and it is one that makes you consider every angle of the war in which we are engaged. The powerful picture of God's sovereignty over years of conflict and in spite of flawed human actions and motives was so amazing that I am still just soaking it all in. It's true. It's real. And God is working as never before among His people! So I'm going to say this...if you don't read anything else, read Veiled Freedom by J.M. Windle. This is current...this is real...this is something we all need to understand within the context of our salvation and God's ability to use our lives to reach others for Him. You will NEVER forget this book! Never! Veiled Freedom...go...buy your copy today

A Five Star Read

Veiled Freedom is an eye opening story about Afghanistan and what it is like to live there in the present time. Jeanette Windle accurately describes both the Muslim faith and Christianity in her book. If you are looking for a fasinating read, please check out Veiled Freedom. It is a definite 5 Star Novel!

A Good Orientation

This book should be required reading for anyone going to Afghanistan, anyone who has loved ones in Afghanistan or for those wishing to understand the problems faced by the Afghan people. Their problems are becoming our problems. The more understanding we have of them, the better the chances we will be able to take meaningful action to resolve them.

Exciting, Informative, and a Blessing!

Jeanette Windle writes with such accurate detail, I felt I was in modern day Afganistan. I was entertained, informed and blessed by this book. I understand there is a sequel in the works. I hope it will be here soon.

Exceptional reading!

Veiled Freedom is an honest and confronting story about the people and politics of Afghanistan, expertly written by Jeanette Windle, an author whose research and attention to detail is unsurpassed. Jeanette has a unique ability to engage the heart with well drawn characters, educate the mind with accurate and little known details and feed the spirit with sensitive spiritual revelations. Adventure and action abound in this story and Jeanette captures the dichotomies that are Kabul and her people. The sights and smells of the city come alive under her deft hand and the portrayal of Christians and Muslims and the issues they face daily, are eye opening and impartially related. Steve, Amy and Jamil are characters that I quickly came to care about, each one providing real insight into the complexities that arise living in a nation with such political, religious and historical struggles. Not once in this lengthy book did my attention waver and I truly hope a sequel allows me to see Steve, Amy and Jamil's journey to its conclusion. With a fascinating mix of political intrigue, danger and adventure, devotion and disillusionment, faith and a whisper of love, Veiled Freedom is a brilliant and challenging novel! As seen at TitleTrakk.com