"Daring to Drive" is a memoir by Saudi Arabian activist Manal Al-Sharif, first published in 2017. The book tells the story of Al-Sharif's life, from her childhood in Saudi Arabia to her work as a women's rights advocate and her role in the movement to end the country's ban on women driving.
Al-Sharif grew up in a conservative Muslim family in Mecca, where she was raised to adhere to strict gender roles and obey the authority of men. However, as she grew older, she began to question the status quo and the limitations placed on women in Saudi society.
In 2011, Al-Sharif became an unlikely leader in the movement to end the ban on women driving, when she posted a video of herself driving on social media. The video went viral and sparked a nationwide debate on women's rights and freedoms.
Throughout the book, Al-Sharif reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman in Saudi Arabia, including restrictions on her education, her employment opportunities, and her personal autonomy. She also shares her experiences of being arrested and imprisoned for her activism, and the toll that her advocacy took on her personal and family life.
"Daring to Drive" is a powerful and inspiring memoir that offers a unique perspective on the struggle for women's rights in Saudi Arabia. The book has been widely praised for its courage and honesty, and for its compelling portrayal of the human impact of political and social change.
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