$45.47
- Paperback
480 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2004
Summary
Born into a distinguished Arab-American family and raised amid privilege, Lisa Halaby was in the first co-ed freshman class at Princeton, graduating in 1974 with a degree in architecture and urban planning. Then in 1976, she was introduced, on an airport runway, to King Hussein of Jordan, a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad. In less than two years, she was his wife, Noor al-Hussein, Queen of Jordan.
With eloquence and candour, Noor talks frankly of the many challenges of her l…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753817568 |
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| ISBN-10: | 075381756X |
| Author: | Her Majesty Queen Noor, Queen Noor |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2004 |
| Weight: | 330g |
| Dimensions: | 201mm x 158mm x 32mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Here she tells the story of her life as a young royal bride, her humanitarian work, her miscarriage and the births of her four children. Above all she describes her abiding love for her husband who died in 1999. - SUNDAY TRIBUNE
About The Author
Her Majesty Queen Noor
Queen Noor - formerly Lisa Halaby - is an American-born Jordanian of half-Arab ancestry. She was educated at Princeton University and in 1978 became the wife of King Hussein of Jordan. They had four children. She is involved in many initiatives in Jordan addressing the needs of women and children and is actively involved in many international and UN organisations.
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