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Written by Queen Noor - Narrated by Suzanne Toren - Unabridged Nonfiction - 11 CASSETTES - 16 hours, 6 minutes

Publisher, Audio Partners (July 2003)

"A compelling memoir...If Queen Noor's object was to make the Arab world more human and understandable, she has succeeded." --USA Today

"Extremely eloquent, very personal, very candid." --Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America

"Dynamic and readable... a delightful blend of romance, chance adventure, merging of cultures, and 21 years of devoted marriage." --Liz Smith, New York Post

A fascinating and dramatic portrait of Queen Noor of Jordan, who took a great risk in a part of the world where women's roles are narrowly defined.

When Lisa Najeeb Halaby was 26, her father introduced her to King Hussein of Jordan. Within a year, she became his fourth wife. Born in 1951 to a distinguished Arab-American family, Lisa was unsure what her role would be. King Hussein was not only the head of state in Jordan but also considered the spiritual leader of all Muslims. This memoir provides a vital perspective on 30 years of turbulent world history from the Arab point of view: the displacement of over one million Palestinians by the creation of Israel, Hussein's frustrating efforts for peace, and the impact of Saddam Hussein and the Gulf War on Jordan and the royal family.

About the Author: Queen Noor is a world leader herself and international spokesperson for the environment, the banning of landmines, and world peace.

About the Narrator: Suzanne Toren's television credits include L.A. Law, Ryan's Hope, and As The World Turns. On Broadway, she has appeared in Goodbye Fidel and John Gabriel Borkman. She has recorded over 900 audiobooks.